Buyer- Planner II

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health Care

Dental and Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation is searching for a Buyer / Planner for the Satellite Systems team in Montreal. This role involves procurement, material planning, and negotiation with suppliers while ensuring compliance with cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a business area, relevant experience, and must be fluent in both French and English. MDA offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Some understanding of Export Control Regulations is needed.
• Experience in procurement of electronic components required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP messages and take appropriate actions.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor and maintain the Supply Chain data.
• Assist with new supplier development.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Fluent in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area

PMAC enrollment or certification

Job description

Buyer / Planner

We’re on the hunt for a Buyer / Planner on our Satellite Systems team at our Montreal office.

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 experience
• A 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)
• Fluent in French and English (verbal and written).

Comments/Special Considerations

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Benefits statement

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

Equal opportunity statement

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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