Senior Procurement Specialist

MMIST; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MMIST, a leader in precision aerial delivery systems, is seeking a Procurement Specialist. This role entails strategic procurement, supplier management, and implementing cost-efficient solutions to enhance the supply chain. Ideal candidates will have experience in strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or engineering context and possess strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with cross border procurement activities.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligning with business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement activities.
• Evaluate supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Supply Chain Metrics

Education

Relevant supply chain qualification (APICS / CIPS)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Vantage, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist who’s ready to go beyond day-to-day buying and take a strategic role in shaping MMIST’s procurement future. This role isn’t just about placing orders—it’s about developing sourcing strategies, building high-performing supplier relationships, and optimizing value across the supply chain!

What will you be doing?

• Strategic procurement & sourcing, developing and executing category strategies that align with MMIST’s business goals.
• Manage major procurement activity and supplier relationships across all spend categories.
• Lead complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations to achieve PPV and NWC Targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through spend analysis and supplier rationalisation.
• Look for cost efficiencies and mitigate supply chain risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the supply chain to resolve issues and blocking points, all with the focus of ensuring on time in full delivery of materials.
• Partner with MMIST’s teams across Production, Quality, Logistics and Contract Security to align procurement initiatives, maintaining an awareness of external impacts and production demand concerns, working to help find solutions to the benefit of all.
• Work with MMIST’s Quality team to evaluate supplier performance and compliance (schedule, CoQ, Manufacturing, Quality) working to identify risk and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure procurement performance and value creation, provide subject matter expertise on purchasing best practices, identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to building the procurement team and structure as the company scales including mentoring and supporting team development
  
  

What do we need from you?

• Strong prior experience in procurement or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Understanding of cross border procurement activities at the operational level, with an awareness of wider issues and impacts on the materials supply chain that could prevent on-time in-full deliveries.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Adept at problem-solving and able to work through complex supply chain topics with exceptional communication skills.
• Experience of producing key Supply Chain metrics to support the analytical approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (Vantage, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Knowledge of Governance, AS9100 / ISO9001 would be a benefit
• Relevant supply chain qualification (APICS / CIPS) or similar certifications a plus.
  
  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.