Supply Chain Manager - Contract (Toronto)

Supply Chain Manager - Contract (Toronto)

06 Sep
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Kepler Communications
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Toronto

06 Sep

Kepler Communications

Toronto

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we’re leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.

Technology is only part of the story. with a robust equity plan to share in our success.

- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance —including dependents.
- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
- and frequent in-office team events.
- Relocation packages Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
- Supply Chain Manager at Kepler, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end ownership of procurement, supplier management, and material readiness across satellite programs. You will bridge the gap between engineering, program management, manufacturing and external suppliers, ensuring that Kepler’s missions from prototype builds to constellation-scale production are supported by a robust, agile, and cost-effective supply chain.

This role goes beyond transactional procurement; it’s about strategic partnership, technical acumen and operational execution in a very fast-moving space setting.

Supply Chain Management and Procurement Play a key role in defining and implementing supply chain strategies to meet the needs of the Program including leading NPI activities for high complexity electromechanical components and assemblies from inception to production





Lead supplier sourcing activities for internal product teams (IPTs) developing spacecraft subsystems and customer hardware

Identify and manage supply chain commercial and program risk including the development of appropriate contingency plans

Optimize component and supplier selection through cost analysis, total cost of ownership, and make-or-buy evaluations

Define and implement procurement strategies across products and programs aligned with technical product requirements

Lead end-to-end procurement activity from sourcing to program delivery

Tactical buying purchase order generation for commodities, services and equipment

Act as point of contact for suppliers by confirming delivery schedules, resolving non-conformities and discrepancies, escalating delays, identify and mitigate risks

Support the Quality team to address supplier non-conformances, ensuring timely implementation and verification of corrective actions

Own assigned engineering work packages to maintain control of the costed bill of materials and enable smooth, timely supply delivery

Work upstream with the technical community to accelerate and de-risk procurement for long lead and EEE components

Coordinate and support Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)





Participate in production standups communicating expected delivery dates, delays and key updates, including coordination of schedules and expected deliverables

Support ERP system refinement and data accuracy to enhance visibility and decision-making

Identify automation or digitization opportunities for supply chain data collection activities

Help drive implementation of inventory management system (IMS)

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering or Business Administration

3+ years of experience in supply chain management, engineering or engineering adjacent roles

Direct experience sourcing medium-to-high complexity electro-mechanical and electrical components and small/medium assemblies

Experience with mechanical or electrical engineering concepts related to component procurement

Understanding of manufacturing/fabrication process related to mechanical or electrical components (PCB/PCBA)

Experience with using ERP, Procurement or MRP systems

Ability to assess sourcing, programmatic and technical risk associated with bringing a product from development to production

Experience building automated & scalable reporting methodologies

Bonus Points Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or any other relevant degree

Experience with CGP, ITAR, EAR, or Controlled Goods sourcing & procurement

Experience building scalable & sustainable processes & tools

Experience reading and analyzing engineering drawings and 3D models

Experience with supplier terms and conditions or master supplier agreements (MSA) covering pricing structures, lead times, warranty, quality standards, and delivery terms #

📌 Supply Chain Manager - Contract (Toronto)
🏢 Kepler Communications
📍 Toronto

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