Junior Buyer

THG; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in England seeks a Procurement Specialist with 2-5 years of experience in the satellite and defence industry. The role involves ensuring the procurement process's efficiency, engaging with vendors, and contributing to new business opportunities. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze procurement requirements. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work model for a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive health care

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement/buying, preferably in the satellite and defence industry.
• Proven ability to manage the procurement process effectively.
• Experience with ESA/ECSS, NASA, and MIL-STD processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes for mechanical and electronic components.
• Contribute to developing new business opportunities in the space community.
• Ensure adherence to relevant business processes and systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Customer satisfaction focused

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Excellent communication

Good negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant diplomas

Tools

MRP/ERP business systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure suitable standards, processes and controls are followed across all phases of the procurement process from initial RFI through RFP, negotiation, order placement and delivery follow up and tracking.
• Be the front person for all aspects of procured items.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities in the space community.
• Be comfortable to work across multiple projects for multiple customers.
• Be involved in the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications and operating budgets.
• Influence and carry out PO negotiations and modifications.
• Be comfortable in a fast moving and dynamic environment whilst being able to remain calm and keep the team focussed on the goal.
• Lead both mechanical and electronic component/assembly procurement and delivery.
• Ensure the relevant business processes are adhered to and business systems (ERP) are utilized correctly.

Qualifications

• Project management understanding would be beneficial with the potential to learn and grow the role.
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement/buying preferably in the satellite and defence industry.
• Proven ability to carry out all of the required tasks from RFI through to component delivery.
• Orientated towards ensuring the best value for money can be achieved.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Track record of working across multiple projects and technology bases whilst working with suppliers globally.
• Willingness to learn but also educate others.
• Confident in engaging with vendors and making timely decisions.
• Be able to understand and analyse key procurement requirements technically and commercially.
• Experience of working with ESA/ECSS, NASA and MIL‑STD processes and projects would be beneficial.
• Excellent negotiation skills, administration and organisational skills.
• Understanding of export and shipping regulations.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, AS9100, etc quality systems.
• Bachelor's degree or other relevant diplomas would be beneficial but not a must.

Core Competencies

• Problem solving.
• Self‑starter.
• Customer satisfaction focused.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility in an agile environment.
• Use of business systems (MRP/ERP).
• Proficient in collaborative working methods both physically and with remote teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.

Benefits

MDA Space 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 private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us. MDA Space 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.

Special Considerations

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks