Intermediate Buyer / Planner

MDA Space (TSX: MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, creating space between what is proven and what is possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of world firsts and over 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communication, Earth observation and space satellites, as well as space infrastructure and exploration. MDA Space's team of over 4,000 space experts in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom has the knowledge and expertise to transform a client's bold vision into a feasible mission, thanks to a unique combination of experience, technical excellence, and wonder that has been part of our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we will take you there.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a Buyer Planner I within our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

As the world's leading independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions over the past 60 years. With a long history in a wide range of solutions provided to customers worldwide, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to foster new and innovative problem-solving approaches that drive us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are enthusiastic about expanding our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we will take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites all who wish to get involved and be a part of it. As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

Role:

Responsible for material requirements planning, negotiation, and procurement of simple materials and services, considering cost, quality, and delivery within defined limits and in accordance with identified decision levels. Capable of purchasing overhead items, building services, capital expenditures, and standard commercial, military, and space market items and components. Receives specific assignments with periodic supervision.

Tasks:

• Analyze MRP messages and take appropriate action.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze received bids and place orders within established authorization limits.
• Perform follow-up activities for purchase orders and shipment tracking information to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Proactively report material availability issues.
• Prepare and communicate supply forecasts or plans to suppliers.
• Understand market trends for assigned commodities.
• Resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies.
• Review and implement engineering change notices for items within assigned commodities.
• Support sales and engineering requests for material costs and availability.
• Monitor and maintain master item supply chain data for items within assigned commodities.
• Contribute to process improvements and lean initiatives related to items within assigned commodities.
• Assist in qualifying and developing new suppliers.
• Review monthly supplier performance and define corrective action plans, if any.
• Represent the company during meetings with current/future supplier sales representatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Enrollment with SCMA or ongoing or completed certification will be considered an asset.
• 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of other relevant experience/education may be considered.
• Some understanding of export control regulations.
• Experience in acquiring electronic components.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to change.
• Sense of urgency.
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment and accountability.
• Basic analysis and negotiation techniques.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer orientation (internal and external).
• Proficiency in French and English (oral and written).

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Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits Statement:

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees across all its locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive healthcare, including: flexible complementary healthcare and drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer accommodations during the recruitment process. If you wish to avail yourself of such measures, please indicate it in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.