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About the Role

Kepler Communications is seeking a Technical Buyer to lead procurement and supplier management for assigned programs, products, and commodities. This role collaborates with various departments to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of materials, equipment, and services, while proactively managing supplier performance and risks.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Test, Logistics, and corporate functions.
• Process purchase requests, obtain supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and lead times, and issue purchase orders.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and shipment status, proactively resolving delays.
• Perform routine commercial negotiations for pricing, delivery, and payment terms.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day purchasing contact for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain approved supplier documentation.
• Escalate supplier delivery, quality, and supply risks with recommended mitigation actions.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier accountability for schedule, quality, and responsiveness.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Program Management, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing priorities and material requirements.
• Respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent procurement requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability, providing regular updates.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing, inspection, invoice, and payment issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by purchasing prototype and development hardware.
• Support operational purchasing requirements for Manufacturing, Logistics, and Inventory Management.
• Participate in production and program standups as required, communicating material availability, supplier risks, and delivery status.
• Support production issue resolution related to supplier performance or material availability.
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, inventory, and ERP records.
• Support inventory replenishment, material tracking, and inventory management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, supplier responsiveness, and procurement processes.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems, workflows, reporting, and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to process standardization and best practices across the Supply Chain function.
• Maintain a high level of urgency, accuracy, and customer service while managing multiple competing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience processing purchase orders, obtaining supplier quotations, and managing supplier deliveries.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, order management, and supplier coordination.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing business needs, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and other business functions.
• Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience expediting suppliers, resolving delivery issues, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to maintain material availability.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Space, Electronics, Robotics, high-tech manufacturing, or a regulated industry is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting NPI and production programs.
• Familiarity with supplier quality processes and corrective action management.
• Experience working with complex electromechanical assemblies and long-lead components.
• Familiarity with supplier quality processes, corrective actions, and supplier performance management.
• Professional supply chain certification (SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, APICS, or equivalent).
• CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS or FCIPS).

Skills

• Purchasing
• Procurement
• Supplier Management
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Expediting
• Inventory Management
• Process Improvement
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

• $55,536 - 80,536 CAD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks and drinks.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events.
• Certified Great Place to Work® status for five consecutive years.

About the Company

• Kepler Communications is leading the future of on-demand space connectivity, providing real-time Internet access for space-based assets.
• The company operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation with 33 satellites launched.
• Kepler supports advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
• The team consists of bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers.
• Kepler is committed to fostering an environment that encourages growth, leadership, and global impact.
• The company aims to shape the future space economy.

Equal Opportunity

• Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Accommodation is available during the recruitment process upon request.