Associate Director – Strategic Supplier Performance / Value Stream Manager

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit/public transit program andFree

Parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC, seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead supplier performance and develop strategic relationships with key suppliers. The role is based on-site in Longueuil, Monday–Friday, with flexible hours, collaborating with Quality and Engineering teams to optimize costs and delivery.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in a related field and 10+ years in similar roles, with strong leadership and English proficiency for international communications. An MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Administration/Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing direct and indirect resources to achieve operational objectives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment; requires very good English to read, write, and communicate with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) for assigned suppliers.
• Develop partnerships with suppliers with cross-functional collaboration to reduce costs.
• Lead supplier relationship management and ensure compliant performance.
• Manage supplier capacity to meet delivery requirements.
• Escalate and drive corrective actions with suppliers as needed.
• Lead a team of Account Specialists and Account Managers to meet promise dates.
• Analyze value stream spending and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Procurement/Engineering

MBA

Job description

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?

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading, overseeing, and managing supplier performance (i.e., cost, quality, and delivery) for assigned suppliers, as well as ensuring the on-time delivery of the commodities under their responsibility. The incumbent oversees and manages supplier development activities at supplier sites. They work closely with the Strategic Sourcing team to identify and select suppliers, as well as strategic partnerships and major initiatives ("big plays"). They also coordinate with the Supplier Quality team to manage and resolve production non-conformities.

The Value Stream Manager will also support the implementation of team processes, including standard work, KPIs, and methodologies.

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?

• Oversee and manage contract execution (including corrective actions for non-compliant performance) for the supplier sites under your responsibility;
• Develop strong partnerships with assigned suppliers and take proactive measures, in collaboration with other P&WC teams (e.g., Quality, Engineering), to manage and reduce the cost of purchased materials;
• Execute the supplier relationship management strategy for your assigned supplier portfolio and oversee the implementation of supplier relationship management activities;
• Manage supplier capacity to meet delivery requirements, including the execution of necessary corrective action;
• Follow up directly with suppliers when issues escalates to your level of responsibility to close performance gaps and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented;
• Lead a team of Account Specialists and Account Managers, ensuring supplier commitment dates ("promise dates") are met and taking appropriate action when suppliers fail to deliver on their commitments;
• Analyze value stream spending data to assess margin expansion opportunities and value creation;
• Identify and drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Administration/Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, and/or a related field;
• More than 10 years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience managing direct and indirect resources to achieve operational objectives;
• Strong communication and leadership skills;
• Strong functional, business, and strategic skills;
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

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.