About FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI's proprietary portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables cost savings and flexibility for our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customers. FTAI also owns and leases jet aircraft, facilitating the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. We invest in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation. FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Compensation: The starting salary range for this position is $29.27 to $32.72 per hour, commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications. With internal training, time, and career progression, hourly compensation may increase to a maximum of $39.07. This position is also eligible for overtime.

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent plays a key role in supporting the organization's supply chain and operational efficiency. This position is responsible for coordinating purchase order activities, managing follow-ups with suppliers, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials across the procurement cycle. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the role contributes to timely material availability, quality standards, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage purchase orders for materials and services, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies and procurement procedures.
Support sourcing activities by assisting with request-for-quotation (RFQ) processes, bid analysis, and the preparation of purchase, repair, and compliance documentation.
Contribute to the development and optimization of supplier relationships and sourcing strategies, under the guidance of the Supervisor or delegate.
Ensure accurate and timely updates in the ERP system, including supplier data such as quotations, pricing, delivery schedules, and related information.
Act as a key point of contact between procurement and cross-functional teams, including kitting/integration, production, engineering, and finance to support end-to-end supply chain needs.
Oversee day-to-day supplier quality matters, including return processing, invoice discrepancies, and monitoring vendor performance.

Qualifications

DEP or DEC from an accredited institution.
Proven experience in supply chain, purchasing, or material management, including kitting, Kanban systems, shortage management, and logistics operations (parts issuance, returns, quality evaluations, etc.).
Bilingual proficiency required (French and English).
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to analyze data, manage reports, and act on multiple datasets.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to requests from various departments.
Demonstrated capability to perform all job-related functions as outlined in Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Eligibility for progression to Administrative Production based on business needs, as defined in Appendix A of the CBA and an approved requisition.

What we offer you

Competitive compensation.
Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves.
Comprehensive family medical, dental and vision coverage available on your first day of employment.
Virtual health care (24/7 access to medical professionals).
A Wellness Spending Account to support your wellness journey.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free face-to-face counselling sessions.
Medical travel insurance.
Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations.
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions from day one, plus access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.

Equal Opportunity Statement

FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.

Language requirements in Quebec

Intermediate knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.

Purchasing Agent