Intermediate Buyer / Planner

MDA Space (TSX: MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, building the space between proven and possible. As a pioneer in robotics, satellite systems and geospatial intelligence, with a 55-year history of firsts and over 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space infrastructure and exploration. With a team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK, MDA Space has the knowledge and know-how to turn a customer's bold vision into a realizable mission, bringing together a unique combination of experience, technical excellence and wonder that has been in 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’ll take you there.

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

We are looking for an Intermediate Buyer / Planner to join our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

As the world’s leading independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads and electronics for communications and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions over the past 60 years. Backed by a long track record across a broad 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 driven people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to spark new and innovative problem-solving approaches that drive us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are excited about expanding our place in space and want to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites all who want to step up and be part of it. As an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA and Canada’s leadership in this new chapter.

Role:

Responsible for material requirements planning, negotiating, and purchasing material and services of a simple nature, considering cost, quality, and delivery within defined limits and in accordance with identified decision-making levels. Able to purchase items included in overhead, 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 quotes and place orders within established authorization limits.
• Perform follow-up activities for purchase orders and shipment tracking information to ensure timely deliveries.
• Proactively report material availability issues.
• Prepare and communicate forecasts or supply plans to suppliers.
• Understand market trends for assigned commodities.
• Resolve receiving and billing anomalies.
• Review and implement engineering change notices for items in assigned commodities.
• Support sales and engineering requests regarding cost and material availability.
• Monitor and maintain master article supply chain data for items in assigned commodities.
• Contribute to process improvements and lean initiatives related to items in assigned commodities.
• Assist in the qualification and development of new suppliers.
• Review monthly supplier performance and define corrective action plans where necessary.
• Represent the company during meetings with sales representatives of current/future suppliers.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Registration with PMAC or an in-progress 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 changes.
• Sense of urgency.
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment and accountability.
• Basic analytical and negotiation techniques.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer orientation (internal and external).
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written).

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Comments / Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a reliability status security clearance and successfully 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 locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a comprehensive benefits plan that provides protection through competitive healthcare, including: supplemental health and flexible drug plans, dental and vision care 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 provide accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require such accommodations, please indicate this in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.