Supply Chain Contract Officer

Telesat • Ottawa, ON

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About The Position

Telesat is a leading global satellite operator with over 55 years of experience, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, is set to begin service in 2027 and will transform global broadband connectivity. We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organized Supply Chain Contract Specialist to join our team. This role reports to the Senior Director of Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management and will provide expertise in acquiring technically complex or commercially risky goods and services to support Telesat's objectives, including the Telesat Lightspeed project. The specialist will collaborate with functional stakeholders, manage suppliers to ensure contractual adherence, understand contractual milestones and obligations, and analyze the contractual implications of changes. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in contract management and supply chain, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to support Telesat's growth.

Requirements

• Bachelors university degree in a relevant discipline such as Commerce, Finance, or Engineering OR a college degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Administration
• Three to five years experience working in supply chain or procurement, ideally in complex technology-based environment
• Experience in the planning, developing, and maintaining of contract processes, contract drafting and negotiations.
• 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 part of a team
• Must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

Nice To Haves

• A professional designation in Procurement (e.g., CSCMP) is desirable but not mandatory
• Bilingual in English and French an asset (but not required).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of corporate policies and purchasing processes in order to mitigate potential risks to Telesat in connection with supply chain management.
• Procure complex, specialized goods and services.
• Implement effective and compliant acquisition practices which achieve program and company objectives.
• Own contractual supply chain management functions for the 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 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.
• Monitor established supplier contracts through to completion, including tasks such as organizing and attending periodic stakeholder meetings, reporting, manage scope change and variations to contracts, invoice approval.
• Identify any risks, communicate them to internal stakeholders and recommend mitigation strategies such that 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.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.
• Commitment to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.
• All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level