Supply Chain Contract Manager

2 months ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Telesat Full time
Job Title: Supply Chain Contract Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Contract Manager to join our team at Telesat. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing complex contracts and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of corporate policies and purchasing processes to mitigate potential risks to Telesat.
  • Exercise independent authority in planning, scheduling, organizing, controlling, and monitoring supply chain activities in connection with procurement of highly complex, developmental, and specialized goods or services.
  • Implement effective and compliant acquisition practices that achieve program and company objectives.
  • Own contractual supply chain management functions for assigned vendors.
  • Perform supply chain risk assessments, undertake due diligence tasks, champion the down selection, and provide procurement expert knowledge in support of the engineering/project team.
  • Collaborate with the Legal department to draft and implement all contract templates, including purchase agreements, amendments, renewals, Statements of Work, framework agreements, licensing agreements, consulting service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, general terms, correspondence, and terminations.
  • Manage supplier performance throughout the execution lifecycle by being responsible for sourcing, RFP preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.
  • Monitor established supplier contracts through to completion, including tasks such as organizing and attending periodic stakeholder meetings, reporting, managing scope change and variations to contracts, and invoice approval.
  • Use initiative and sound judgment in adapting procedures to identify and address unusual situations or issues and develop creative solutions to resolve highly complex problems.
  • Identify any risks, communicate them to internal stakeholders, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure appropriate decisions are made regarding the choice of suppliers and products.
  • Demonstrate effective financial stewardship through budget monitoring and ongoing cost reduction goal setting to deliver value.
  • Seek out continuous improvements to procurement-related systems and processes.
  • Establish, foster, and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders from all operating units within Telesat.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or higher-level university degree in a relevant discipline such as Commerce, Finance, or Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience working in supply chain or procurement, ideally in a complex technology-based environment with long-term programs and multiple supplier contracts.
  • A professional designation in Procurement (e.g., CSCMP) is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Experience in the planning, developing, and maintaining of contract processes, contract drafting, and negotiations.
Assets for this Role:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications (oral & written) skills.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing ethics, practices, and policies.
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems, and resolve issues.
  • Capacity to manage time in a fast-paced environment with occasionally overlapping priorities to meet or exceed requirements and expectations.
  • Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and results-focused.
  • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Bilingual in English and French is an asset but not required.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP). At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible, including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

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