Buyer - Planner II

MDA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MDA in Montreal is seeking a Buyer - Planner II for the Satellite Systems team. You will manage material requirements planning, negotiate with suppliers, and purchase a range of materials and services within defined limits.

The role supports cost, quality, and delivery, with responsibilities spanning purchase orders, supplier performance, and ensuring timely deliveries. Fluency in French and English is required, and involvement with security clearances is part of the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Registration with AGGA or in-progress/completed certification will be considered an asset.
• 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of other relevant experience/education may be considered.
• Some understanding of export control regulations.
• Experience in electronic component acquisition.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Sense of urgency.
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment and accountability.
• Basic analysis and negotiation techniques.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer orientation (internal and external).
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP messages and take appropriate action.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze received bids and issue purchase orders within established authorization limits.
• Perform follow-up activities for purchase orders and shipment tracking information to ensure timely deliveries.
• Proactively report material availability issues.
• Prepare and communicate forecasts or supply plans to suppliers.
• Understand market trends for assigned commodities.
• Resolve receiving and billing anomalies.
• Review and implement engineering change notices for items in assigned commodities.
• Support sales and engineering requests regarding cost and material availability.
• Monitor and maintain master item supply chain data for items in assigned commodities.
• Contribute to process improvements and lean initiatives related to items in assigned commodities.
• Assist in the qualification and development of new suppliers.
• Review monthly supplier performance and define corrective action plans where applicable.
• Represent the company during meetings with sales representatives of current/future suppliers.

Skills

MRP analysis

Supplier negotiation

Forecasting & planning

Export controls awareness

Electronic components

Organization & adaptability

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Customer orientation

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Job description

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we will take you there.

Serving the world from its Canadian headquarters and international offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and a pioneer in space robotics and operations, satellite systems, and geospatial intelligence with a 50-year history of firsts on and above Earth. Today, we are heading towards viable lunar colonies, better Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We are driven by a pioneering spirit that takes us beyond. Together, we empower highly skilled people to constantly push boundaries and take on grand challenges that require sustainable and inspiring solutions.

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

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

As the world's leading independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions over the past 60 years. Backed by a long track record across a wide range of solutions delivered to customers worldwide, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and driven individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join the #TeamMDA to drive 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 those who want to jump in and be a part of it. As an equal opportunity employer and champion of diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA's and Canada's leadership status in this new chapter.

Role:

Responsible for material requirements planning, negotiation, and purchasing of simple materials and services, considering cost, quality, and delivery within defined limits and in accordance with identified decision-making levels. Able to purchase items included in overhead, building services, capital expenditures, and standard commercial, military, and space off-the-shelf items and components. Receives specific assignments with periodic supervision.

Tasks:

• Analyze MRP messages and take appropriate action.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Analyze received bids and issue purchase orders within established authorization limits.
• Perform follow-up activities for purchase orders and shipment tracking information to ensure timely deliveries.
• Proactively report material availability issues.
• Prepare and communicate forecasts or supply plans to suppliers.
• Understand market trends for assigned commodities.
• Resolve receiving and billing anomalies.
• Review and implement engineering change notices for items in assigned commodities.
• Support sales and engineering requests regarding cost and material availability.
• Monitor and maintain master item supply chain data for items in assigned commodities.
• Contribute to process improvements and lean initiatives related to items in assigned commodities.
• Assist in the qualification and development of new suppliers.
• Review monthly supplier performance and define corrective action plans where applicable.
• Represent the company during meetings with sales representatives of current/future suppliers.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Registration with AGGA or in-progress/completed certification will be considered an asset.
• 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of other relevant experience/education may be considered.
• Some understanding of export control regulations.
• Experience in electronic component acquisition.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Sense of urgency.
• Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment and accountability.
• Basic analysis and negotiation techniques.
• Good communication skills.
• Customer orientation (internal and external).
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written).

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Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a reliability status security clearance and successfully pass the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR security assessment.

Benefits Statement:

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees across all locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a comprehensive benefits program that provides a high level of protection through competitive healthcare, including: supplemental health plans and flexible drug plans, dental and vision care benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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