Junior 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, and space infrastructure and exploration. The MDA Space team, with over 3,000 space experts in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, has the knowledge and know-how to transform a client's bold vision into an achievable 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 land and in the stars to change the world for the better, we will take you there.

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

We are looking for a Junior Buyer Planner within our satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the world's leading independent commercial provider 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 track record in a wide range of solutions provided to customers around the world, our satellite systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are a dream team made up of passionate, collaborative and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to foster new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us to improve life on and above Earth. If you are enthusiastic about expanding our place in space and if you 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 those who wish to get involved and be part of it. As an equal opportunity employer prioritizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening the leadership status of MDA and Canada in this new chapter.

Role:

Participates in material requirements planning, negotiation and is responsible for the purchase of simple materials and services, taking into account cost, quality and delivery within defined limits and in accordance with identified decision-making levels. Able to purchase overhead items and provide support for building service purchases and capital expenditures previously negotiated by a more experienced buyer. Receives specific assignments with regular supervision.

Responsibility/Tasks:

• Support and participate in price and terms negotiation with suppliers.
• Analyze received submissions 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.
• Support and participate in the preparation and communication of forecasts or supply plans to suppliers.
• Resolve reception and billing anomalies.
• Support activities for the subcontracts department.
• Support activities of more experienced buyers.
• Help qualify and develop new suppliers.
• Review monthly supplier performance and define corrective action plan, if any.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
• Registration with the AGGA or current or completed certification will be considered an asset. A combination of other relevant experience/education could be considered.
• Up to 2 years of related experience
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to change.
• Sense of urgency
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commitment and responsibility
• Basic analysis and negotiation techniques
• Good communication skills
• Customer orientation (internal and external)
• Essential knowledge of French and English, both oral and written.

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Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold 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 at all its locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can subscribe to a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: flexible complementary health care and drug plans, dental and vision benefits, income protection in case of disability, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

MDA is an equal opportunity employer and attaches great importance to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.