Technical Buyer

Overview

Kepler Communications is building real-time Internet access for space-based assets to enable data-driven exploration and innovation. Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications and on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. The team emphasizes diverse perspectives and a growth-oriented environment where you can lead and make a global impact.

If you’re ready to reach higher and move faster, this is your launchpad — come build the future with Kepler.

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance — including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation , supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work ®, five years in a row.

The Technical Buyer is responsible for leading procurement and supplier management activities across assigned programs, products, and commodities. This role collaborates with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to ensure material, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in support of program objectives. The successful candidate will proactively manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, procurement risks, and material readiness while supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production activities.

• Tactical Purchasing & Supplier Management
• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Test, Logistics, and corporate functions.
• Process purchase requests, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and shipment status; proactively resolve delays and discrepancies.
• Perform routine commercial negotiations for pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day purchasing contact for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain approved supplier documentation.
• Escalate supplier delivery, quality, and supply risks with recommended mitigation actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier accountability for schedule, quality, and responsiveness.

• Operations & Cross-Functional Support
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Program Management, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing priorities and material requirements.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent procurement requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability, providing regular updates on open orders, critical deliveries, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing, inspection, invoice, and payment issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by purchasing prototype and development hardware.
• Support operational purchasing requirements for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Inventory Management.
• Participate in production and program standups as required, communicating material availability, supplier risks, and delivery status.
• Support production issue resolution related to supplier performance or material availability.

• Systems & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, inventory, and ERP records.
• Support inventory replenishment, material tracking, and inventory management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, supplier responsiveness, and procurement processes.
• Support the…