Manager - Procurement

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 3,400 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**:
The **Manager, Procurement**will spearhead the purchasing processes from selecting suppliers, to ensuring quality delivery of parts, as well as provide guidance on sourcing procurement processes, and procurement personnel.

Our leader will be a supply chain expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, and on-time shipment of customer deliverables, in compliance with regulations such as Export Control, ITAR, and CGP. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate with Program Management to understand procurement needs for each Program schedule, and manage team to successful execution
- Responsible for resource planning of department personnel
- Work to ensure efficient procurement and delivery of goods to, and within, the facility
- Responsible for sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors, and working with Safety and Mission Assurance to maintain Approved Supplier List
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Working with the Contracts department to support tracking of Subcontracts
- Preparing reports and contributing to financial forecast
- Support costing activities for pursuits in the New Business organization
- Represent the RSO business area in the cross-company initiative to modernize and harmonize procurement, planning, and logistics practices
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
- Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
- Performing risk assessments and monitoring of supplier performance
- Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
- A lean leader that leads and supports continuous improvement activities
- Preparing KPIs

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or other equivalent
- 7+ years of industry experience in related field.
- Proven experience managing supply chain operations.
- Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including ERP LN
- In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing invoicing and negotiation terms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Familiar with interpreting project schedules
- Management and leadership skills.
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

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.

**Comments/Special Considerations**:
MDA 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; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.