Supply Chain Contract Specialist

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
 
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Main 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.

Education & Experience Required

• 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;
• 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 part of a team;
• Bilingual in English and French an asset (but not required).