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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX : MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55‑year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know‑how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one‑of‑a‑kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide‑eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role

Work closely with the Planners and product development teams to source, negotiate and procure materials and services to meet the company's operational requirements in line with company objectives. Taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchasing goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues, which may pose a risk or impact on business delivery targets or customer expectations.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value and aid business performance.
• Work with internal stakeholders to improve prices and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Work with the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to drive solutions to technical issues including full Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Access and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Effectively interact cross-functionally primarily with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Production, Finance, Contracts and other Departments as required.
• Competency using ERP and PLM software packages.
• Solid understanding of ERP / MRP and production planning principles.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements.
• Participate and support research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Comments and Special Considerations

We’re a dream team of purpose‑driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

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.

The compensation for this role is $98,816.64 / year.

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