Business Unit Manager, Global Supply Chain

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and savings plan

Collective insurance

Advancement opportunities

Merit program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycare facilities

Transit accessibility or free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada seeks a Business Unit Manager for Global Supply Chain based in Longueuil. You will develop and drive the business unit strategy, oversee supplier performance, and coordinate transactional purchasing and material planning for production.

This role requires a strong SAP background and Lean / Six Sigma thinking, with leadership of large teams. You will collaborate with quality, contracts, and operations to optimize costs and performance while engaging with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, production operations, logistics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in supply chain management or complex industrial environments.
• Proven experience managing teams of 10+ people.
• Aerospace industry experience is strongly preferred; rail experience is a plus.
• Excellent SAP skills; Power BI knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the business unit strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Oversee supplier performance, quality, delivery, and inventory.
• Identify improvement opportunities with suppliers and drive cost reductions.
• Lead strategic projects with suppliers and manage SSR participation.
• Coordinate purchasing, material planning, and tooling needs for production.
• Monitor financials and allocate resources to execute supplier strategies.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, and contracts.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Lean / Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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.

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.

As Business Unit Manager for the Global Supply Chain, you will be responsible for developing, leading, and implementing the overall strategy of the business unit, while overseeing and managing the operational performance of suppliers (quality, delivery, inventory).

You will play a key role in supporting the strategic sourcing organization, particularly in identifying and selecting suppliers and establishing strategic partnerships aligned with the corporate strategy. You will also collaborate with the Supplier Quality department to resolve production non-conformities and ensure efficient and high-performing processes.

The position is located at our Longueuil facility from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively in person.

Business Unit Strategy Development Responsibility

• Develop and implement the overall strategy of the business unit, in alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

• Identify improvement opportunities within the unit and with suppliers, implementing projects aimed at optimizing performance and reducing costs.

• Monitor key performance indicators for the business unit and define necessary corrective actions to achieve expected results.

Operational Strategies and Industrial Planning (Accountable)

• Analyze business unit performance data to evaluate and adjust plans to maintain or improve results.

• Collaborate with suppliers on strategic projects to improve performance or reduce costs.

Supplier Strategy and Relationship Management (Accountable)

• Provide strategic guidance on supplier relationship management, including initial strategy development and supplier categorization (growth, maintenance, divestment).

• Review and approve key supplier relationship strategies and participate in strategic processes such as the SSR (Supplier Strategy Review Board).

• Ensure the budget and necessary resources are allocated to execute the supplier strategy.

Contract Execution (Accountable)

• Supervise supplier contract performance, including resolving non-performance issues.

• Identify contractual needs and collaborate with the contracts team for implementation.

Transactional Purchasing and Material Planning (Accountable)

• Coordinate the execution of purchase requisitions and orders, including necessary adjustments for specific needs such as tooling or production accelerations.

• Supervise and direct the inventory strategy for products/sites under your responsibility, ensuring an efficient material flow.

Supplier Management (Accountable)

• Act as an escalation point for suppliers and internal partners, ensuring smooth communication and rapid problem resolution.

• Drive product and supplier quality and delivery performance under your responsibility, encouraging long-term initiatives for sustainable solutions.

Visibility and Strategic Collaboration

• Actively participate in management meetings to present performance results and business unit strategies.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (operations, quality, contracts) to ensure continuous alignment with global strategic objectives.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, production operations management, logistics, supply chain, or a related field (engineering background preferred).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, or a complex industrial environment.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing teams.

• Experience in the aerospace industry strongly preferred; experience in the rail sector is an asset.

• Good proficiency in SAP; knowledge of Power BI (asset).

• Project management experience; PMP certification (asset).

• Good knowledge of manufacturing environments, continuous improvement, and Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.

• Good understanding of financial aspects to support business decision-making.

• Strong leadership, team mobilization, and influencing skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, developed political acumen, and a strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary partners.

• Sense of urgency, agility, and ability to react quickly in a constantly changing environment.

• Strategic mindset, capable of maintaining a big-picture view while knowing how to dive into details when necessary.

• Curiosity, open-mindedness, and problem-solving orientation.

This position operates in a French-speaking work environment; however, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms originating from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with international clients, suppliers, or colleagues.

What we offer

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer matching contributions

• Collective insurance program

• Advancement opportunities (career progression)

• Merit program or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycare facilities

• Transit accessibility or public transportation program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

We combine passion, boldness, and rigor to design, manufacture, and service the world's most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. 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; you just have to look up. Are you ready to push your limits?

The successful candidate must undergo a background check and obtain all necessary clearances related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. The job offer is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. If these conditions are not met, the job offer will be withdrawn.