Acheteur opérationnel / Operational Buyer

Heroux Devtek Inc.; Longueuil; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Virtual healthcare access

Employee assistance program

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Professional association fees paid

Training support

Employee referral bonuses

Social events

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek Inc. is seeking an Operational Buyer at our Saint-Hubert Engineering Centre. You will review, analyze, and execute purchasing activities for raw materials, parts, and standard services to meet internal needs while coordinating with suppliers and internal customers.

Based in our Quebec location, you will negotiate pricing and delivery, issue purchase orders, and manage supplier performance. The role requires French/English bilingual skills and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• College diploma or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in aerospace industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Validate material and process requirements.
• Analyze purchase requisitions per procedures.
• Review supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery timelines.
• Issue purchase orders and obtain drawings/specifications as needed.
• Manage contracts and purchasing files.
• Follow up with suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Update systems with delivery information and communicate critical issues to management.
• Visit suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain planning parameters and monitor supplier performance.
• Represent Program Supply Chain at operations meetings.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

MRP/ERP systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly

Education

DEC or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/Business Administration

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

Job Category: Product Support

Requisition Number: ACHET001622

• Posted : July 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Description

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A Quebec Flagship Company on the International Stage

As the world's third-largest manufacturer of landing gear, Héroux-Devtek serves both the civil and military aerospace markets through facilities located across North America and Europe. A true Quebec success story, Héroux-Devtek has distinguished itself for more than 80 years through the quality of its products, its international presence, and its commitment to outstanding customer service.

About the Division:

Located in Saint-Hubert, on Montreal's South Shore, Héroux-Devtek's Engineering Centre is where innovation begins. From our bright, modern facility—conveniently located away from heavy traffic—our teams design, test, and certify the landing gear systems of tomorrow.

In an exceptional work environment that combines teamwork with a strong sense of community—including company BBQs and social events—our engineers and technicians leave nothing to chance. Every component is carefully analyzed to ensure our products meet the aerospace industry's highest standards. Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our success, enabling Héroux-Devtek to remain an innovative and agile organization.

What We Offer?

• Leaders who are committed to supporting your success every day
• Competitive, performance-based compensation and hybrid work arrangements (depending on the role)
• Free access to virtual healthcare and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available 24/7
• A comprehensive group insurance plan and a competitive retirement savings plan
• Professional association membership fees paid by the company
• Financial support for relevant technical, language, and professional development training
• Social events for all employees (BBQs, golf tournaments, holiday parties, and more), plus unlimited complimentary hot beverages!
• Generous employee referral bonuses and rewarding recognition programs
• A motivating work environment with a people-first management approach

Position Summary

Reporting to the Divisional Controller, the Operational Buyer reviews, analyzes, and executes purchasing activities related to their assigned responsibilities.

The Operational Buyer is accountable to the Commodity Manager for the procurement of raw materials, parts, and standard services in the required quantities, quality, pricing, and delivery timelines to meet the needs of internal customers, while ensuring proper follow-up and coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate various material and/or process requirements
• Analyze purchase requisitions in accordance with established procedures
• Review supplier proposals, negotiate pricing, and delivery timelines
• Issue purchase orders and obtain manufacturing drawings/specifications when required
• Manage contracts and purchasing files
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure product deliveries meet established deadlines and requirements
• Update the system with the latest delivery informationIdentify and communicate critical situations to management
• Visit suppliers to resolve issues as required
• Maintain planning parameters up to date
• Manage supplier performance through monitoring and feedback
• Represent Program Supply Chain at operations meetings when required

Are You Our Ideal Candidate ?

• College diploma (DEC) Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the aerospace industry (an asset)
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written
• Ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of an MRP / ERP system
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (an asset)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a corporate buyer role

Culture and Work Environment

Are you recognized for your adaptability and ability to learn quickly? Do you enjoy taking on challenges and growing in technically complex environments? Héroux-Devtek offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming environment where skills development is at the heart of our priorities. Here, employees play a key role in the creation of complex products developed across engineering centres, manufacturing facilities, a service unit, and a head office that remains closely connected to the realities of these operations.

Join a world-class team and become part of a dynamic and inspiring work environment!