Buyer

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking a Buyer to join its MRO procurement team in Calgary. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of aircraft parts, and optimizing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing and procurement, with a focus on continuous improvement and effective communication. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation in aviation, where your contributions will directly impact operational success and supplier performance. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Purchasing and Procurement experience required.
• Experience in the Aerospace sector is a benefit.
• Preference for candidates with relevant post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Request and evaluate quotes for parts to support production.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage vendor performance.
• Monitor material inventories and adhere to spend goals.

Skills

Familiarity with manufacturing operations

Experience in LEAN environments

Strong communication skills

Problem resolution skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business

Experience in Supply Chain

Experience in Accounting

Experience in Inventory Control

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our MRO procurement team in Calgary.

Role Summary

• Request and evaluate quotes for parts required to support production and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with De Havilland’s suppliers improving the day-to-day relationship between De Havilland and its supply chain partners.
• Be the interface between internal teams and a group of our world-class aerospace supply chain partners.
• Actively participate in ongoing Continuous Improvement.
• Advise Production planning and execution teams of all potential material delays or problems that will affect production scheduling.
• Update Purchase Order delivery dates and pricing changes on a daily basis to ensure the latest information is available to all departments through the ERP.
• Ongoing review, management and coordination of vendor-related engineering changes.
• Engage fully with the metrics-based performance management system.
• Monitor material inventories including min/max levels and reserved material on a regular basis.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and strategies around vendor consolidation.
• Adhere to material spend and inventory goals.
• Seek to develop skills and experience by proactively participating in professional training and development programs.
• Be accountable for managing the ongoing and assured supply of aircraft parts and services in line with De Havilland's requirements.
• Key accountabilities include supplier-delivered quality, on-time delivery performance, cost, inventory, and vendor continuous improvement.
• Adopt model behaviors and methodologies consistent with good quality, health and safety, and environmental management practices.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• On-time release of purchase orders to ERP demand and product lead times.
• On-time delivery of vendor-supplied aircraft products and services.
• Maintaining purchase order integrity in line with ERP system and managing exception messages generated from ERP system.
• Working with De Havilland Supplier Quality Assurance, ensure that all vendors strictly adhere to De Havilland's Quality Management System.
• Engage fully with De Havilland's metric-based performance management system.
• Adhering to material spend and inventory goals.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• 2-5 years of Purchasing and or Procurement experience.
• Experience in the Aerospace sector is a benefit.
• Preference will be given to individuals with post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting and/or Inventory Control.
  
  
  

Skills

• Familiarity with manufacturing and maintenance operations.
• Experience in LEAN environments.
• Strong communication skills and a strong drive to resolve issues whenever they arise.
  
  
  

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.