Contracts and sourcing Specialist

Bell; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Benefits package

3 days in-office required per week

Resumo da oferta

Bell is seeking a seasoned OFCI Sourcing, Contracts & Supply Chain Specialist to support critical equipment for data centre projects. The role blends strategic sourcing, contract administration, supplier management, and milestone tracking, collaborating with Legal, OEMs and EPC partners to ensure competitive commercial outcomes and aligned schedules.

Position is in a hybrid Canada-wide program, based in Ontario and other provinces, with an emphasis on delivering secure, scalable, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, or supplier management.

Responsabilidades

• Support strategic sourcing, RFx activities, bid evaluations, supplier recommendations and award documentation for OFCI equipment categories.
• Analyze proposals, total cost of ownership, lead times, capacity, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Assist negotiations on pricing, production-slot reservations, payment milestones, warranties, and terms.
• Prepare purchase recommendations and coordinate requisitions, POs, approvals, and supplier onboarding.

Conhecimentos

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

Data Centre

Stakeholder Mgmt

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

SAP

ServiceNow

ERP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

At Bell, data science experts like you are shaping the future. You'll create, apply and work with algorithms that learn and analyze data, just like the human brain. By leveraging AI and machine learning technologies, you'll help us deliver better experiences and service innovations to Canadians.

Plus, through our partnerships, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside other AI professionals to advance your career and make a lasting impact.

Summary

Bell’s AI Fabric program is a groundbreaking national initiative designed to position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. By building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute fabric, Bell is creating the foundational infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty, resilience, and scalability at national scale.

The OFCI Sourcing, Contracts & Supply Chain Specialist is an integrated commercial and delivery role supporting critical Owner Furnished Contractor Installed equipment for data centre projects, including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, cooling equipment, and related infrastructure.

The role combines strategic sourcing support, contract administration and negotiation coordination, supplier management, manufacturing milestone tracking, and delivery assurance. Working with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, OEMs, and EPC partners, the specialist will help secure competitive commercial outcomes while ensuring contractual commitments and equipment schedules remain aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Execution

• Support sourcing strategies, RFx activities, bid evaluations, supplier recommendations, and award documentation for assigned OFCI equipment categories.
• Analyze supplier proposals, total cost of ownership, lead times, capacity, commercial risks, and delivery commitments.
• Support negotiation of pricing, production-slot reservations, payment milestones, warranties, freight terms, and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare purchase recommendations and coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and supplier onboarding with procurement operations.

Contract Development & Administration

• Draft, review, and coordinate redlines for purchase agreements, master agreements, Statements of Work, amendments, and commercial exhibits in partnership with Legal.
• Maintain clear contractual requirements for scope, pricing, delivery milestones, acceptance criteria, warranties, title transfer, Incoterms, change control, and supplier remedies.
• Manage contract trackers, approvals, obligations, expirations, amendments, and audit records through the contract lifecycle.
• Identify supplier exceptions and commercial risks, summarize business impacts, and escalatory items requiring leadership or Legal decisions.

Supplier Performance, Reporting & Governance

• Track supplier performance across cost, quality, schedule, responsiveness, and contractual compliance, and support business reviews and escalations.
• Prepare concise dashboards and reports covering sourcing status, contracting progress, manufacturing milestones, delivery outlook, key risks, and required decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records and contribute to standard work, templates, controls, and process improvements.

Critical Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, supplier management. Experience with data centre infrastructure, capital equipment, EPC delivery models, or OFCI equipment is strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of competitive sourcing, commercial proposal analysis, purchase orders, contract terms, change orders, supplier performance, and manufacturing or delivery schedules.
• Ability to review and coordinate contract redlines while recognizing when legal, financial, or leadership escalation is required.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organization, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple equipment packages and deadlines.
• Proficiency with ERP, sourcing, contract-management, and reporting tools; experience with SAP, ServiceNow, or equivalent platforms is an asset.

Additional Requirements

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon || Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 10/23/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family
• medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs
• 35% discount on our services
• access exclusive offers from our partners

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