Aviation Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Skyservice; Mississauga, Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer matching RRSP contributions

Health care, vision care and dental

Paid vacation

Paid health and personal days

Employee referral/sponsorship program

Years of service awards

Job summary

Skyservice is seeking a technical buyer to manage procurement of parts, tools and services for our aviation operations in Canada. You will prepare purchase orders, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 2 to 5 years purchasing experience, familiarity with aviation suppliers, basic accounting knowledge, and strong analytical and organizational skills. Post-secondary diploma is an asset; SCMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of purchasing experience.
• Previous experience as a buyer is an asset.
• Experience in the aviation field is preferable.
• Basic accounting knowledge is an asset.
• Knowledge of aeronautical suppliers is an asset.
• Strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills and supply chain systems.
• Familiar with parts-based systems.
• Excellent organizational and priority-setting skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Team player who can work autonomously.
• Ability to multitask and work on call with a flexible schedule.
• Focus on process improvement to deliver high quality results.
• Energetic, results-oriented and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders in accordance with requirements
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers specifying quality and receipt date
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by management
• Monitor market changes, competitor prices and products, and past sales patterns to forecast future demand
• Source new products and alternative suppliers - AVL
• Help control inventory levels by varying receipt dates or selling excess inventory
• Monitor vendor and supplier performance and, if necessary, terminate contracts
• Ensure that necessary goods arrive at the required time
• Source and negotiate the "best" price for new or "unique" items
• Participate in the evaluation of key suppliers and potential cost reduction initiatives
• Build RFQs for identified improvement opportunities
• Manage the procurement process established within Quantum
• Provide reports and updates to the manager
• Material management, upon request
• Obtain service level agreements with internal and external customers
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by management

Skills

Purchasing experience

Aviation knowledge

Analytical skills

Team player

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma

SCMP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Quantum component control

Supply chain systems

Job description

Skyservice is seeking a technical buyer to manage procurement of parts, tools and services for our aviation operations in Canada. You will prepare purchase orders, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 2 to 5 years purchasing experience, familiarity with aviation suppliers, basic accounting knowledge, and strong analytical and organizational skills. Post-secondary diploma is an asset; SCMP certification is a plus.