Supply Chain Contract Manager at Telesat (Ottawa, Canada)Supply Chain Contract Manager

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 12 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 telesat.com

The Supply Chain Contract Manager will own and manage supply chain contractual activities for assigned suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle, ensure supplier adherence to contractual obligations, lead negotiations related to amendments, change orders, claims, renewals, and dispute resolution and maintain accurate and auditable contract records.

Main Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Own and manage supply chain contractual activities for assigned suppliers throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Ensure supplier adherence to contractual obligations.
• Lead negotiations related to amendments, change orders, claims, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain accurate and auditable contract records.
• Collaborate with Legal to draft, review, negotiate, and implement commercial agreements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, interpret, and administer complex commercial agreements, contract terms and conditions, amendments, and statements of work.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations, commercial risk, and governance.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial discussions.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, financial, operational, and supplier performance risks.

Defence, Compliance & Supplier Governance

• Support procurement and contract management activities for Telesat Lightspeed and other strategic initiatives, with a focus on defence, aerospace, and government-related procurements.
• Ensure supplier agreements incorporate applicable contractual, regulatory, security, export control, Controlled Goods
• Program, and government contracting requirements.
• Support Industrial and Technological Benefits obligations where applicable.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support audits, compliance reporting, and contractual deliverables.

Policy & Process Governance

• Review, develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement, contract management, supplier governance, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure required ITB flow-down provisions are incorporated into supplier contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Administer contractual mechanisms that appropriately allocate and manage financial liabilities associated with ITB commitments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, and other stakeholders to support compliance reporting, audits, and contractual deliverables.

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.