Commodity manager, Indirect Procurement

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition and ranking #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country.

Why join our team?

Indirect Procurement plays a pivotal role at P&WC by providing all goods and services that support the business and operations. As a Commodity Manager - Indirect Procurement, you will lead the procurement strategy for your assigned spend categories to meet business needs and generate sustainable value for the company.

Work location and schedule

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation:

• Design, lead, and implement advanced procurement strategies for high-visibility spend categories, deploying a strategic negotiation approach to secure maximum value and long-term organizational alignment.

Cost Optimization & Change Management:

• Drive P&WC's cost-saving initiatives and act as a catalyst for change, transforming data into new commodity opportunities while delivering impactful strategic presentations to senior executives.

Supplier Relationships & Contract Lifecycle:

• Serve as a premier relationship builder to cultivate high-trust partnerships with key suppliers.
• Manage complex contract lifecycles and negotiate agreements that mitigate risk, ensure optimal performance, and stimulate mutual innovation.

Project Management & Process Improvement:

• Develop and execute critical procurement projects by leveraging modern technologies, AI tools, and project management methodologies to streamline processes and uncover structural efficiencies.

Leadership & Matrix Collaboration:

• Partner with procurement teams across Raytheon Technologies to influence, drive alignment, and maximize corporate synergies.
• Mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in growth, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Strategic Procurement, with a proven track record of managing complex projects, executing high-stakes negotiations, and delivering impactful results.
• Experience in contract drafting (an asset).
• Master's Degree (MBA/MS) (an asset).
• Experience leveraging AI to optimize procurement workflows and data analysis.
• Strong background in customer relationship management or structured project management office (PMO) methodologies.
• Change leadership; demonstrated ability to act as a change agent and lead strategic initiatives.
• Strategic and negotiation mindset, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Contract and project expertise; ability to analyze spend data and solve problems effectively.
• Fluency in both English and French, with professional-level proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating written agreements in both languages.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment; it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand documentation and technical terms from international organizations and to 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. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.