Senior Contract Manager, Procurement

Canadian Commercial Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP

In-house learning and development

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Canadian Commercial Corporation in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Contract Manager, Procurement to support internal and external clients in sourcing and procuring goods and services.

Reporting to the Manager, Sourcing Program, you will advise on procurement rules, develop bid documentation, manage RFx processes, and work with legal on contracts. Strong knowledge of international procurement and stakeholder management is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration, procurement/supply chain.
• 6+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, contracting and financial management.
• 3+ years of experience in procuring services and IT solutions.
• English essential; bilingual in English/French recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on sourcing, procurement and contracting practices.
• Support development of sourcing needs and bid documentation.
• Manage solicitation process for quotes and proposals (RFPs, RFQs, bidder conferences, etc.).
• Work with legal on drafting and review of contracts.
• Perform risk assessment and mitigation for procurements.
• Represent CCC in contract negotiations and provide technical guidance.
• Manage invoicing and financial administration, approvals and payments.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (English)

Education

Post-secondary education in commerce or business administration, procurement/supply chain

Tools

Office productivity software

Job description

Salary Range: $100,589.00 To $115,428.00 Annually

Please see full description & French translation in the attachment below

We are committed to delivering Canada to the world, and we want you to join us on this mission

TheCanadian Commercial Corporation is Canada’s only government to government contracting agency. For over 75 years, governments around the world have entrusted us to reliably deliver made-in Canada solutions and projects of national importance. Through our international contracting expertise, we simplify and expedite acquisitions from Canadian suppliers across sectors including aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology, cleantech and energy, and public infrastructure. If you want to support Canadian businesses to build successful commercial relationships with governments around the world, CCC could be your next career move.

Reporting to the Manager, Sourcing Program, the SeniorContract Manager,Procurement is responsible for supportinginternal andexternal clients (other government departments) in sourcing and procuring good and services.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide advice and support to client organizations on sourcing, procurement and related contracting practices, rules, and legislative requirements
• Support clients in the development of sourcing needs and requirements including creation of bid documentation
• Manage solicitation process for acquisition of quotes and proposals through methods and tools including RFPs, RFQs, bidder conferences, traditional competitions, and open bidding
• Work with legal department in the drafting and review of contractual documents
• Perform risk assessment and analysis for procurements, and works to reduce and manage risks to CCC
• Serve as CCC’s representative for contract negotiations including amendments as well as technical advice and support in the resolution of complex contract issues related to delivery
• Manage invoicing and related financial administration – confirm appropriateness of invoices, approval for payment, and tracking payments made against contract conditions and requirements

What you’ll bring to CCC

• Completion of a post-secondary education in commerce or business administration, procurement/supply chain
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, contracting and financial management
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procuring services, and IT related solutions
• English Essential. Bilingual in both official languages is strongly recommended
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement practices in a domestic and international context (identification of suppliers, development and review of bid documentation, pricing, contract completion, range of procurement vehicles – standing offers, requests for information, formal and complex requests for proposals)
• Knowledge of client /stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, regulations, and guidelines

What we will offer you

• Competitive & transparent compensation package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• In-house learning and development opportunities

Employee must be able to work in a hybrid work environment in Ottawa, ON.

CCC promotes a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. CCC is also committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Please advise us of any accommodation requirements during the selection process.

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