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We invite you to work at Airbus Atlantique, a new world-class champion, No. 2 in aerostructures, No. 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 Purchasing Supervisor.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the purchasing manager, the Purchasing Supervisor acts as the primary point of contact and operational pivot for the supply team. A true facilitator and coach, they coordinate cross-functional activities, ensure the resolution of internal and external escalations (suppliers), and anticipate disruption risks to guarantee supply chain fluidity.
Responsibilities
Coordination & Team Management
- Coordinate and coach the buyer/supply chain team, distribute workload and identify training needs;
- Support the sector manager in administrative management (access, follow-up) and ensure substitution when necessary;
- Promote cross-functional collaboration between purchasing, sales support, project management, and quality (SCQM);
- Define individual/collective objectives and oversee the development of the team's skills.
Operational Management & Risk Mitigation
- Manage crises and escalations: Prioritize major issues (production stoppages, missing parts) with internal partners and suppliers;
- Guarantee deliveries: Ensure supplier compliance with commitments in terms of deadlines (OTD), quality (OQD), volumes, and costs;
- Deploy action plans: Conduct supplier performance recovery actions jointly with the SCQM team;
- Accompany change: Support the introduction of new products (NPI), the application of new procedures, and logistics transformation projects.
Analysis, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Drive performance (KPIs): Prepare and analyze key indicators (order fulfillment rate, inventory, savings, workload);
- Implement analysis tools: Create and maintain updated automated dashboards for tracking key data (e.g., missing parts);
- Synthesize and report: Consolidate operational information intended for management and propose long-term solutions to optimize the supply chain.
Desired Profile
- Education: College Diploma (DEC) in operations management, logistics, business administration or related field;
- Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing, including significant experience in team management/supervision;
- Experience in the aerospace sector and project management is an asset;
- Good command of automation tools and dashboard creation;
- Proven ability to design and drive performance indicators (KPIs);
- Advanced level in French and English (oral and written) required for international negotiations and interactions;
- Ability to prioritize, define strategic directions, and act as a proactive force;
- Aptitude to summarize complex situations and escalate appropriately to management;
- Proactive posture, courteous, focused on teamwork and pragmatic problem-solving.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as these values are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Don't feel you match 100%? No worries! Airbus will support you to find the position that best matches your skills and aspirations.
Give your career a new dimension by submitting your online application now!
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.
Details
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- Montreal Area
Need help?
- support@aerowork.ca
- Phone
- 1-450-403-4300