Supply Chain Agent

EXPLEO GROUP CANADA is looking for a Supply Chain Agent to join our team in Montreal, QC.

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Work arrangement: Hybrid

• Mandate duration: 6 months to 1 year, renewable.

• Compensation: CAD $36 to $44 per hour for employees, or CAD $45 to $54.50 per hour for contractors. The applicable compensation will be determined based on various criteria, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Link: https://expleo-jobs-ca-en.icims.com/jobs/55159/agent-de-qualit%c3%a9-%c3%89lectrique---electrical-quality-agent/job

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Virtual healthcare through Dialogue (Consult+).

• Life, Critical Illness, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• Paramedical and emergency travel medical coverage.

• Voluntary Group RRSP through Manulife.

• Five paid personal days per year.

• Vacation accrual and statutory holiday protection.

• Employee referral bonus of up to CAD $1,000.

• Training, career development, and internal growth opportunities.

• A collaborative environment with exciting, high-impact aerospace projects.

About the Role:

This role focuses on managing strategic supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, developing sourcing strategies, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation, project management, and commercial skills, with experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers located worldwide from a commercial and contractual standpoint.

• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.

• Develop negotiation business strategies.

• Lead and participate in the development of the commodity by managing projects that would include the preparation of business cases.

• Lead, develop, and execute the commodity strategy and provide senior management with project and negotiation statuses.

• Identify, analyze, and realize cost reduction opportunities.

• Create and maintain formal networks internally and externally.

• Act as a single interface with suppliers of new business.

• Support Sites and/or Business Units with appropriate sourcing strategies.

• Coordinate and lead negotiations of any claims with suppliers in support of business unit production issues.

• Support Business Units in the application of contractual remedies against material breaches.

• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.

• Ensure contracts are maintained in accordance with our business requirements.

• Support other supply chain agents in their contract negotiations, the commercial agreements and product changes negotiations, as well as the contract amendments.

• Participate in the governance of cost reduction initiatives and ensure projects come to fruition.

Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, in law, in supply chain or equivalent.

• You have five (4) to ten (8) years of relevant experience.

• You have experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment and/or program management, in a commercial role, an asset.

• You have excellent negotiation skills and experience in project management.

• You are detail-oriented, focused and committed to meeting deadlines.

• You are a strong team player, recognized for your leadership and innovation, and ability to mobilize a team.

• You have a high proficiency and are a good communicator in French and English (written and spoken).

• You have strong capabilities in operations and financial management.

• You are comfortable with complex technical topics and have knowledge of legal terminology or interpretation of contracts.

• You are familiar with Just-In-Time purchasing logistics, integrated supply chain and lean manufacturing concepts.

• You can work with MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook.

About Expleo:

Expleo is a global engineering, production support, MRO, quality, and consulting organization operating in more than 30 countries. Our values are Courage, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Accountability.

Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non-discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices. To find out more, visit www.expleogroup.com