Senior Contract Manager, Procurement

Canadian Commercial Corporation•Ottawa, ON

4h•CA$100,589 - CA$115,428•Hybrid

About The Position

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted CCC to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through its international contracting expertise, CCC simplifies and expedites acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. The Senior Contract Manager, Procurement is responsible for supporting internal and external clients (other government departments) in sourcing and procuring goods and services.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary education in commerce or business administration, procurement/supply chain
Minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, contracting and financial management
Minimum of 3 years of experience in procuring services, and IT related solutions
English Essential. Bilingual in both official languages is strongly recommended
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement practices in a domestic and international context (identification of suppliers, development and review of bid documentation, pricing, contract completion, range of procurement vehicles – standing offers, requests for information, formal and complex requests for proposals)
Knowledge of client /stakeholder relationship management
Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in both official languages is strongly recommended

Responsibilities

Provide advice and support to client organizations on sourcing, procurement and related contracting practices, rules, and legislative requirements
Support clients in the development of sourcing needs and requirements including creation of bid documentation
Manage solicitation process for acquisition of quotes and proposals through methods and tools including RFPs, RFQs, bidder conferences, traditional competitions, and open bidding
Work with legal department in the drafting and review of contractual documents
Perform risk assessment and analysis for procurements, and works to reduce and manage risks to CCC
Serve as CCC’s representative for contract negotiations including amendments as well as technical advice and support in the resolution of complex contract issues related to delivery
Manage invoicing and related financial administration – confirm appropriateness of invoices, approval for payment, and tracking payments made against contract conditions and requirements