Airframe Equipment Buyer

Job Description:

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We are offering you the opportunity to work at Airbus Atlantique, a new global leader, #2 in aerostructures, #1 in pilot seats, and in the Top 3 for Premium passenger seats. Our Airbus Atlantique site based in Mirabel is looking for its future Airframe Equipment Buyer.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the purchasing supervisor, the airframe equipment buyer ensures the management and optimization of local supplies (speedshop). They manage the entire purchasing cycle, from launching calls for tender and negotiating contracts to monitoring supplier performance (costs, deadlines, quality). In close collaboration with programs, headquarters (France), and internal departments (Finance, SCQM, Production), the airframe equipment buyer ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and group processes, while controlling total cost of ownership (TCO) and risk management.

Your challenges:

Calls for tender & Negotiation

• Manage the complete consultation cycle (RFI/RFQ) with the qualified panel, via decision matrices;
• Conduct contractual negotiations (prices, deadlines, conditions) and present recommendations to business units;
• Lead cross-functional teams throughout the award phases.

Performance & Contract Monitoring

• Drive NPI / MOD projects with programs, Airbus sites, and commodity buyers;
• Monitor contractual performance (OTD, OQD, costs, logistics) from the innovation phase through to support;
• Manage contract renewals, invoice dispute resolution (with Finance), and savings tracking (savings and TCO).

Supplier Management (SRM) & Risks

• Keep the supplier panel up to date and verify their compliance (ISO, GDPR, USMCA, insurance);
• Identify and de-risk critical products in collaboration with SCQM, and escalate alerts as needed.

Governance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with group processes (R08), purchasing ethics, and limit off-contract purchases;
• Participate in business meetings to anticipate needs and propose contingency plans;
• Report weekly key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.

Your profile:

• College diploma or equivalent in commerce, business administration, procurement, or any other relevant discipline;
• Experience: Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the manufacturing sector in a similar role;
• Experience in the aerospace sector (an asset);
• Mastery of computer tools (Google Suite, SAP);
• Collaborative and communicative approach, ability to interact with different departments;
• Strong negotiation, contracting, and project management skills;
• Excellent mastery of spoken and written French and English, due to interactions with international suppliers and drafting contracts in English.

This job requires an awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity. These values are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

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This job requires knowledge of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the basis for the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.