Buyer- Planner II

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. 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.RoleResponsible 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.TasksAnalyze MRP messages and take appropriate actionsNegotiate prices and terms with suppliersAnalyze received quotes and place purchase orders within established limits of authorityPerform follow-up activities on purchase order and shipment tracking information to ensure on-time deliveriesProactively report material availability issuesPrepare and communicate procurement plans or forecasts to suppliersUnderstand market trends of assigned commoditiesResolve receiving and invoicing discrepanciesReview and implement engineering change notices for items included in the assigned commoditiesSupport Sales and Engineering inquiries on material availability and costsMonitor and maintain the Supply Chain related Item Master Data for items included in the assigned commoditiesContribute to process improvement and lean initiatives related to items included in assigned commoditiesAssist with new supplier development and qualificationReview monthly suppliers performance and define corrective action plan if requiredRepresent the company in meetings with sales representatives of current/future suppliersRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a business-related areaPMAC enrollment or certification in progress or complete will be considered as an asset2 years of relevant experienceA combination of other pertinent education/experience could be consideredSome understanding of Export Control RegulationsExperience in procurement of electronic componentsDemonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changeSense of urg…

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