Supply Supervisor

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 60-year history of world firsts and over 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communication satellites, Earth and space observation, and space infrastructure and exploration. MDA Space's team, comprising over 4,000 space experts in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, possesses the knowledge and know-how 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 the boundaries on Earth and in the stars to change the world for the better, we will take you there.

Role:

The Supply Supervisor assists the Supply Manager in managing the department's activities. He/She helps develop and maintain a workforce with the key technical skills needed to ensure the smooth execution and delivery of the company's products and projects. Additionally, the incumbent manages certain aspects of the department's overall activities, including resource management, planning, reporting, processes, metrics, and proposal support.

Duties:

Individual Management

• Supervise a team of buyer-planners;
• Coordinate and supervise material planning and procurement activities according to established processes and performance indicators;
• Provide coaching and training to buyer-planners and recommend additional training when necessary;
• Participate in the recruitment process and performance evaluations of buyer-planners.

Program Management

• Identify supply risks and issues related to programs or processes, analyze alternatives, and develop viable recommendations;
• Proactively communicate and escalate supply issues related to quality, delivery, and costs to the necessary hierarchical level;
• Monitor the evolution of the procurement process in the relevant sector;

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with preferred suppliers;
• Identify, anticipate, and manage inherent supplier risks;
• Prospect and select suppliers capable of meeting the company's strategic needs;

Process Development and Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in various improvement and new procedure implementation mandates;
• Participate in and encourage the implementation of best practices in material planning and procurement that promote operational efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Participate in Operations vision definition exercises and lead improvement initiatives
• Support internal and external audits and ensure that corrective actions are implemented as needed.

Departmental Management

• Assist the manager in departmental budget planning and monitoring.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and improve performance indicators for material planning, procurement, and supplier management.
• Assist the manager in workforce planning, including reviewing and planning staff assignments and proposing solutions to conflicts and constraints.
• Performs other duties as needed, including, but not limited to, directing and supporting proposals and managing small projects or parts of projects.
• Provides coaching and ensures the proper application and compliance with general company policies and processes by departmental staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
• 10 years of experience in a procurement department
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical technologies involved in the production of space hardware
• Good understanding of ERP planning logic and tools
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel
• Superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage changing priorities under tight deadlines
• Sense of urgency and strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Bilingual French and English spoken and written (Interacts with suppliers outside Quebec).

Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a Level II (SECRET) security clearance and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

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Special Considerations:

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

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 approaches to problem-solving that push 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 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 employer subscribing to the principle of equal opportunities and prioritizing diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA's and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

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: supplementary health and flexible prescription drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

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.