Strategic Buyer NPI / N.P.I (New Part Implementation)

Do you have aerospace procurement experience, have you worked in a manufacturing environment and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for one N.P.I (New Part Implémentation) Strategic Buyer. to join our strategic procurement team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work closely with internal purchasing teams, mainly strategic and operational, in addition to maintaining a business relationship with several suppliers.

You will be part of the Materials and Parts team (ABPM) responsible for managing the supply of semi-finished raw materials, all components generally consumed on an assembly line, detailed parts on the local and international market as well as managing emergency needs.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as an N.P.I Strategic Buyer will be to primarily manage the company's short-term needs within the stated scope, find purchasing sources and liaise with buyers responsible for contracting for longer-term needs.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Consolidate all cross-functional activities of the PM team (Projects / Planning / Costs) on the implementation of new parts on the assembly line.
• Support the deployment of the team's dashboard and successfully manage the pace of activities. Implement change management governance for new projects, including: meeting structure, action tracking system, including supplier key performance indicators.
• Participate in the development of the roadmap and the annual plan for the evolution of purchasing strategies by technology.
• Contribute to sourcing activities, manage local calls for tenders and negotiation in order to obtain the best purchasing conditions in accordance with Company requirements and operational needs.
• Ensure follow-up until the contract is drawn up (during the innovation, development, series production, and support phases) with suppliers and internal partners of the Company in accordance with expected performance (logistics, support, quality, cost...).
• Manage daily relationships with suppliers and ongoing projects in order to optimize value for the customer, while minimizing TCO (total cost of ownership) and risks.
• Support product development and subsequent change management at the program level and within each project.
• Participate in MFTs (multi-functional teams) throughout the change management, negotiation, and execution phases of new industrialization.
• Contribute to the implementation of digitalized solutions.
• Comply with Airbus procedure documents.

Your boarding pass:

• Experience in the field of supply, preferably in the aeronautical field.
• Effective contractual knowledge and international negotiator with proven commercial and contractual experience, as well as legal knowledge.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and procurement, or other equivalent experience in managing external stakeholders.
• Solid relational skills and good management of stakeholders: listening, negotiation,
• Conflict management, communication and intercultural skills in an international context.
• Ability to be flexible, pragmatic and have an analytical work style while having good attention to detail
• Good ability to work independently within international teams in a demanding and constantly changing environment.
• Languages: English and French (fluent),

This position may involve business travel (worldwide).

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel within Canada and abroad

This position requires an awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity; these values ​​are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

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