À propos de ce poste Technical Buyer chez Kepler
Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
The Technical Buyer is responsible for leading procurement and supplier management activities across assigned programs, products, and commodities. This role works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to ensure material, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in support of program objectives.
The successful candidate will proactively manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, procurement risks, and material readiness while supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Tactical Purchasing & Supplier Management
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Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Test, Logistics, and corporate functions
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Process purchase requests, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders in a timely manner
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Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services
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Monitor open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and shipment status, proactively resolving delays and discrepancies
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Perform routine commercial negotiations for pricing, delivery, and payment terms
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Serve as the primary day-to-day purchasing contact for assigned suppliers
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Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain approved supplier documentation
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Escalate supplier delivery, quality, and supply risks with recommended mitigation actions
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Monitor supplier performance and support supplier accountability for schedule, quality, and responsiveness
Operations & Cross-Functional Support
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Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Program Management, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing priorities and material requirements
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Respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent procurement requests in a fast-paced environment
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Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability, providing regular updates on open orders, critical deliveries, and schedule risks
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Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing, inspection, invoice, and payment issues
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Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by purchasing prototype and development hardware
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Support operational purchasing requirements for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Inventory Management
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Participate in production and program standups as required, communicating material availability, supplier risks, and delivery status
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Support production issue resolution related to supplier performance or material availability
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bonus Points:
Salary Range: $94,363 - 119,363 CAD
Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package.
Job Type: This is for a current vacancy
