About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment, transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters are also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why join our team?

In addition to the supplier Account Specialist activities, the Team Lead will act as the right hand of the Value Stream Manager in all his/her activities. As such, the Team Lead will share the responsibilities of overseeing the performance of suppliers and the quality and timely delivery of their parts. Also, the Team Lead will help manage supplier development activities at their sites. He/she will support the Strategic Sourcing organization in the identification and selection of suppliers and strategic partnerships. Also, he/she will partner with the supplier Quality function to manage and resolve production non-conformances. Finally, the Team Lead will undertake to identify the learning needs of the team, coach their colleagues and work with the Workforce Capability Development function to find appropriate learning solutions.

The Team Lead will be responsible for managing the overall cost, quality, and delivery performance of parts from owned commodities and suppliers. He/she will identify and execute long-term projects to achieve sustainable performance results.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Oversee and manage supplier contract performance (including actions to correct non-compliant performance)

• Develop strong vendor partnerships and take proactive measures to work with other P&WC groups (e.g. Quality, Engineering) to manage/reduce the cost of purchased materials

• Execute supplier relationship management strategy

• Manage supplier's ability to meet delivery requirements, including execution of corrective actions. Act as an escalation point for supplier issues and expedite directly with suppliers to resolve deficiencies and ensure corrective actions implementation

• Identify skill development needs of the team

• Provide direct on-the-job coaching and/or collaborate with the Workforce Capability Development team to develop learning strategies

• Act as the team's point of contact for management and Integrated Material Flow function (IMF)

• Support and/or manage the business plan with the Strategic Sourcing team.

What do you need to be successful?

• Strong sense of urgency;

• Solid understanding and effective management of priorities;

• Ability to manage multiple projects and suppliers simultaneously;

• Excellent communication skills for presenting to management;

• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and ability to collaborate across teams;

• Proactive problem-solving approach;

• In-depth knowledge of SAP and business processes to support and coach the team.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions

• Group insurance program

• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)

• Merit or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

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