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Airbus Atlantique Canada Inc.

Purchasing Supervisor

Airbus Atlantique Canada Inc.

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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.

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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.

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