Senior Manager, Procurement

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space 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 global MDA Space team of more than 4000 space experts 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. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Leadership and People Management

• Lead, develop, and engage a team of procurement supervisors and/or managers responsible for procurement operations.
• Establish organizational priorities, objectives, and performance expectations, and ensure their effective deployment through frontline leaders.
• Develop leadership capability and ensure consistency in management practices across teams.
• Support supervisors and managers in performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Participate in recruitment activities and ensure the organizational structure supports current and future business needs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational and operational requirements.
• Lead and support strategic planning activities, complex commercial negotiations, and critical sourcing decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Develop and oversee contingency plans to address supply chain disruptions.

Operational Management

• Ensure material availability to support production requirements through effective leadership of procurement teams.
• Oversee procurement performance to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Ensure alignment and coordination of procurement activities across all teams within the organization.
• Drive the consistent application of processes, priorities, and key performance indicators.
• Manage escalations, competing priorities, and critical issues beyond the scope of frontline management.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and oversee improvement plans.
• Manage supplier-related risks, including capacity, quality, delivery, and financial stability.
• Support supplier qualification initiatives and supply continuity strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Act as a strategic business partner to Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Program Management teams.
• Influence decisions and priorities within a matrix organization.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes, systems, and organizational performance.
• Support business transformation projects and the effective use of ERP/MRP systems.
• Promote structured problem solving and the sharing of best practices across the organization.

Financial Management, Governance and Compliance

• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, risk management activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity, quality, and traceability of procurement data and key business decisions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Significant experience leading procurement organizations, including the management of supervisors and/or managers.
• Experience operating within a complex manufacturing and matrixed environment.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-technology industries is considered a strong asset.

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and coach leaders.
• Ability to translate strategic direction into operational priorities and results.
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and performance management tools.
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and organizational transformation.

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Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the SECRET status level II, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

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.

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 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.

MDA 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.