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 R s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada R s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

Indirect Procurement plays a pivotal role at P&WC, by providing all goods & services that support the business and operations .

As a Commodity Manager R Indirect Procurement, you will be leading the P&WC procurement strategy for your assigned spend categories, with objective to meet the business needs and generate sustainable value for the company. Your contribution will directly impact the company's operational and cost efficiency.

This will be achieved by establishing strong relationships with your internal customers; exploring innovative solutions; negotiating key contracts; leveraging synergies with our sister divisions of RTX and challenging the status quo.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, from 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 R 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.
• Master R 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, lead strategic initiatives, influence stakeholders, foster collaboration, and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve their best.
• Strategic & Negotiation Mindset: A forward-thinking approach with the ability to align complex procurement negotiations and long-term strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build robust, productive, and influential relationships with both internal business units and external strategic partners.
• Contract & Project Expertise: Skilled in project management principles and advanced contract negotiation, with a solid, deep understanding of key legal terms and commercial conditions.
• Adept at gathering data, analyzing complex spend information, and solving problems effectively to drive operational excellence.
• Fluent 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, 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 R just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

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. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

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