Global Sourcing Operations Strategy Expert

Date Posted: 2026-06-29

Country: Canada

Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG

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, in addition to being ranked #1 among employers in the aerospace and defense industry in the country! Our headquarters are listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in the Montreal region, in Canada, and worldwide.

Why join Pratt & Whitney's Global Operations Strategy team?

As part of our rapidly expanding Operations Strategy team, your mission will be to build the supply chain of tomorrow. This supply chain will support our manufacturing activities to ensure the production of our engines for the next decade.

This unique positioning places you at the very heart of the organization. You will act as the "strategic thread" capable of integrating and expanding current sourcing plans into a cohesive whole.

As a high-level individual contributor, you will play an internal strategic consultant role. You will leverage your technical expertise to orchestrate major structural changes and influence senior management decisions regarding P&WC's industrial footprint for the next ten years.

This full-time position, Monday to Friday with flexible hours, is based in Longueuil and is performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

In this role, you will drive major industrial transformations through rigorous project governance and advanced data exploitation:

• Make / Buy Analysis: Conduct strategic, financial, and operational analyses to determine the best industrial footprint for current and future engine programs.
• Operational Strategy: Design and implement integrated strategies between manufacturing and supply chain teams to optimize the global production network and ensure high-performing and resilient operations.
• Spend Analysis: Perform in-depth analyses of spend data by value chain to identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost reduction, and measurable value creation.
• Organizational Continuity: Ensure a smooth transition between strategic design phases and operational deployment (NPI – New Product Introduction), guaranteeing optimal alignment between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Business Case Development: Prepare and present complex strategic dossiers to P&WC and RTX executive committees to secure stakeholder buy-in for high-impact initiatives.
• Global Capability Development: Identify and qualify new technology partners, in Canada and internationally, to build the agile and robust global operations network of tomorrow.

What you need to succeed

We are looking for a hybrid profile combining solid technical expertise in aerospace with strong strategic project management skills:

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years of professional experience in the aerospace sector (OEM), with recognized expertise in complex manufacturing processes (raw materials, foundry, forge, high-precision machining), or
• Minimum of 10 to 12 years of professional experience in the aerospace sector or in a high-precision manufacturing industry (e.g., automotive), with recognized expertise in complex manufacturing processes (raw materials, foundry, forge).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or business administration, combined with solid exposure to technical environments.
• An MBA is a major asset to evolve in this role with high strategic reach.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation.
• Excellent ability to draw strategic insights from complex data, financial models, and spend analyses.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues and mobilize stakeholders in a global matrix environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive large-scale international projects with a high level of autonomy, excellent strategic judgment, and a strong collaborative spirit.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, nonetheless, 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 clients, suppliers, or international colleagues.

What we offer

• Pension and savings plan program with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Advancement opportunities (career progression)
• Merit program or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine form is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of lightening the text. We will review job applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and rigor 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; you just have to look up. Are you ready to push your limits?

The successful candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and obtain all necessary clearances related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. The job offer is conditional on the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. If these conditions are not met, the job offer will be withdrawn.