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Pratt & Whitney

Procurement Account Manager

Pratt & Whitney

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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.

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’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?

As a Procurement Account Manager, you will play a critical role in managing supplier performance and ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain. You will be responsible for driving supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery for an assigned portfolio of suppliers, while ensuring the on-time delivery of the commodities under your responsibility.

In this highly collaborative role, you will lead supplier development initiatives at supplier sites and work closely with Strategic Sourcing to support strategic partnerships and key business initiatives. You will also partner with Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, improve supplier performance, and deliver continuous value to the business.

You will contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of team processes, including standard work, KPIs, and best practices.

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

Flexibility in work hours may be required to support operational priorities and evolving business needs.

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Manage the execution of supplier contracts, including implementing corrective actions to address performance issues related to cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Develop strong relationships with assigned suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Strategic Sourcing) to improve supplier performance and reduce the total cost of purchased materials.
  • Implement the supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy for your supplier portfolio, fostering long-term partnerships that support business objectives.
  • Monitor supplier capacity, ensure the accuracy of supplier promise dates, and track delivery performance. Work directly with suppliers to close performance gaps by proactively identifying risks and implementing recovery plans to ensure customer commitments are met.
  • Lead supplier performance reviews and work directly with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and operational issues through root cause analysis. Develop effective corrective action plans and implement recovery strategies to optimize supplier performance and achieve business objectives.
  • Analyze value stream spending and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, margin improvement, and increased operational efficiency.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimization opportunities and sharing best practices across the supply chain organization

What do you need to be successful?

  • Professional experience in supply chain management within an international environment.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to evaluate complex information, identify emerging risks, perform risk assessments, and provide actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Proven ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to identify threats, assess risk levels, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or another related discipline.
  • Certification, formal training, or hands-on experience in supply management, logistics, or a closely related field.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by effectively managing competing priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
  • Experience evaluating supplier performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving strategic initiatives that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication across cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex situations, exercise sound judgment, determine when escalation is appropriate, and prepare thorough analyses to support informed decisions.
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and develop creative, practical solutions to business challenges.
  • Excellent problem-solving and project management skills, with experience establishing clear milestones, tracking progress, and delivering results against action-oriented objectives.
  • Knowledge of the aerospace industry, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments is considered an asset.

Willingness and ability to travel within the United States and internationally, as business needs require.

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?

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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Longueuil, QC

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