Satellite Procurement & Planning Specialist

Macdonald, Dettwiler And Associates Corporation; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MDA Space in Montreal seeks a Buyer / Planner to manage material requirements, negotiate with suppliers and place purchase orders for overhead, building services, capital expenses and space-grade items. You will analyze quotes, monitor deliveries, maintain item master data and support Sales and Engineering inquiries on material availability and costs.

Fluent in French and English, you will work in a collaborative team environment and contribute to process improvements within an equal opportunity

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 or combination of 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 orders 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

PMAC enrollment or certification (asset)

Job description

MDA Space in Montreal seeks a Buyer / Planner to manage material requirements, negotiate with suppliers and place purchase orders for overhead, building services, capital expenses and space-grade items. You will analyze quotes, monitor deliveries, maintain item master data and support Sales and Engineering inquiries on material availability and costs.

Fluent in French and English, you will work in a collaborative team environment and contribute to process improvements within an equal opportunity