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Telesat
Telesat
201 – 500 Employees
GovernmentTelecommunicationsTransport
Telesat is a telecommunications company and satellite operator that develops connectivity services for telecommunications, government, and mobility markets. Its satellite network includes Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) systems, including the Telesat Lightspeed™ network, which is designed to provide high-capacity, secure, resilient, affordable broadband with low latency. Telesat works with customers and industry partners such as Airbus and MDA Space to integrate satellite connectivity across applications including inflight and maritime communications.
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Supply Chain Contract Manager – Telesat Lightspeed

Manage complex supplier contracts and negotiations supporting Telesat Lightspeed satellite communications. The role covers supplier governance, compliance, and risk across defence, aerospace, government, and technology initiatives.

CACanadaHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredFrench RequiredSupply Chain

Description

  • Manage supplier contracts from start to finish across the supply chain.
  • Keep suppliers aligned with their contractual obligations.
  • Negotiate amendments, change orders, claims, renewals, and dispute resolutions.
  • Keep complete, accurate, and auditable contract records.
  • Work with Legal to draft, review, negotiate, and implement commercial agreements.
  • Draft, negotiate, interpret, and administer complex commercial agreements, contract terms, amendments, and statements of work.
  • Advise stakeholders on contract obligations, commercial risk, and governance.
  • Set negotiation approaches and lead commercial discussions.
  • Identify and reduce contractual, commercial, financial, operational, and supplier performance risks.
  • Support procurement and contract management for Telesat Lightspeed and other strategic initiatives, with a focus on defence, aerospace, and government procurement.
  • Ensure supplier agreements address contractual, regulatory, security, export control, Controlled Goods Program, and government contracting requirements.
  • Support Industrial and Technological Benefits obligations when applicable.
  • Track supplier and subcontractor compliance.
  • Work with stakeholders on audits, compliance reporting, and contract deliverables.
  • Review, develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Find ways to improve procurement, contract management, supplier governance, and operational efficiency.
  • Include required ITB flow-down provisions in supplier contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
  • Administer contract mechanisms that assign and manage financial liabilities for ITB commitments.
  • Coordinate with Finance, Program Management, and other stakeholders on compliance reporting, audits, and contract deliverables.

Requirements

  • Be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, contract management, or a related commercial role.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and administering complex commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
  • Experience supporting defence, aerospace, or government programs and ITB requirements is a strong asset.
  • A professional procurement designation is an asset.
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and commercial management skills.
  • Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions and risk management principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sound business judgment and analytical thinking.
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • High integrity and attention to detail.
  • English and French bilingualism is an asset.

Benefits

  • Full-time hire with benefits.

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