Procurement Specialist

Job Details Description 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 in to 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• Working with internal stakeholders to improve prices and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods• Works 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 to 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 organizational targets and requirements.• Participate & 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/Abilities:• Excellent communication and negotiating skills• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills• Initiative to investigate problems, develop solutions and obtain results• Thorough knowledge of the CGRP, ITAR and Offsets Education and Experiences:• University Degree in Business, Operations or Material Management is an asset• APICS CSCP designation is considered an asset.• APICS CPIM designation or PMAC SCMP designation is considered an asset.• 5-10years' experience within Supply Chain Management is an asset 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).  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.