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Indirect Procurement Specialist

Finance Department

Montreal

For people who are going places 

Terrestar represents a veritable constellation of talent... dedicated people who are eager to explore new horizons and take bold, new paths while charting the future of telecommunications.  

To achieve that, we harness leading-edge technologies to enable seamless direct-to-mobile satellite communications and the Internet of Things. 

Our mission: to connect everyone everywhere to their world. 

If you think you might be a good fit, why not join our team! 

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Indirect Procurement Specialist plays a key role in the strategic and operational management of the purchasing process, contract compliance, and cost optimization for non-production categories. They act as a business partner to internal stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant, and goal-aligned procurement.

 

Main Responsibilities

Procurement Process Management 

  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand needs, technical specifications, and operational constraints.
  • Manage the purchasing process (requests for proposals/tenders), analyze bids, and negotiate contract terms.
  • Select suppliers with internal stakeholders based on quality, cost, delivery time, and compliance criteria.
  • Act as a resource for internal clients in case of supplier issues, guiding them on applicable contract clauses and resolution options.

Contract Management and Compliance 

  • Understand and rigorously negotiate contract clauses.
  • Ensure contract compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
  • Manage contractual risks and recommend adjustments if needed.
  • Maintain clear and up-to-date contract documentation in our system (CLM/DocuSign).

Strategic Procurement Management

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for non-production categories (Capex, IT, professional services, etc.).
  • Identify cost reduction and spending optimization opportunities.
  • Contribute to improving the company’s profitability and competitiveness.
  • Monitor market trends and supplier innovations.

Assume any related responsibilities.

 

COMPETENCY PROFILE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience/Certification

  • Bachelor's degree in operations management, logistics, procurement, or a related field.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in purchasing, strategic procurement, and/or contract management, ideally in a manufacturing or telecommunications environment.
  • Proven experience in managing RFP (Request for Proposal) processes, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.

Other qualifications

  • Proficiency with procurement and contract management tools (e.g., ERP systems, CLM, DocuSign).
  • Good understanding of key clauses in purchasing contracts.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and identify cost optimization opportunities.
  • Excellent spoken and written French; English is an asset depending on the company context.
  • Knowledge of non-production categories (Capex, IT, professional services, etc.).

Skills and abilities required  

Adapted to his or her level and field of expertise, the incumbent must possess the following competencies:

  • Commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Value creation and innovative mindset.
  • Sound organizational risk and IT security management.
  • Service-oriented approach.
  • Team spirit and collaboration.
  • Effective communication.
  • Autonomous, rigorous, and agile work planning and organization.
  • Strong business acumen.

At Terrestar, we’re all about our people! 

In addition to enjoying fair, competitive, direct compensation, you'll have access to our incentive plan from the moment you're hired. 

You’ll also enjoy: 

  • an open working culture that offers flexibility in terms of when and where you work; 
  • numerous paid holidays throughout the year; 
  • varied health programs including yearly check-ups and virtual 24/7 support.  

Above all, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to innovate in ways that will help shape the world of telecommunications. 

At Terrestar, the future of telecom is close at hand. 

 

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