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For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.
We’re on the hunt for a Buyer / Planner on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.
As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.
We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.
We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.
Role:
Responsible for the material requirement planning, negotiation and purchasing of material and services that are simple in nature, with due consideration of cost, quality and delivery within the specified limits and in accordance with the signing levels identified. Capable of procuring items included in overhead costs, building services, capital expenses and standard items and components available on the commercial, military and space market.
Receives specific assignments with periodic supervision.
Tasks:
Analyze MRP messages and take appropriate actions
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers
Analyze received quotes and place purchase orders within established limits of authority
Perform follow-up activities on purchase order and shipment tracking information to ensure on-time deliveries
Proactively report material availability issues
Prepare and communicate procurement plans or forecasts to suppliers
Understand market trends of assigned commodities
Resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies
Review and implement engineering change notices for items included in the assigned commodities
Support Sales and Engineering inquiries on material availability and costs
Monitor and maintain the Supply Chain related Item Master Data for items included in the assigned commodities
Contribute to process improvement and lean initiatives related to items included in assigned commodities
Assist with new supplier development and qualification
Review monthly suppliers performance and define corrective action plan if required
Represent the company in meetings with sales representatives of current/future suppliers
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area
PMAC enrollment or certification in progress or complete will be considered as an asset
2 years of relevant experienceA combination of other pertinent education/experience could be considered
Some understanding of Export Control Regulations
Experience in procurement of electronic components
Demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to change
Sense of urgency
Basic problem solving and decision making
Accountability and responsibility
Basic analytical and negotiating skills
Customer focus (internal and external)
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