Buyer

DART Aerospace; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Montreal is seeking an experienced NPI Buyer to manage procurement activities related to New Business Initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a manufacturing or engineering environment and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, monitoring suppliers, and negotiating contracts to ensure timely delivery and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer (preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in fast-paced, deadline-driven projects.
• Ability to multitask and organize multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to fulfill purchasing needs for NPI projects.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and agreements with vendors.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with schedules, quality, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Buyer

Strong leadership skills

Excellent analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Job description

Job Title: NPI Buyer

Reports To: Procurement Lead

Location: 9900 Boul Cavendish, Saint-Laurent, QC H4M 2V2

About DART

DART Aerospace’s primary focus is to design, manufacture, market, and distribute innovative and customized STC’d solutions for helicopters and the aerospace industry worldwide. With over 1,100 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and 5,000 products, DART offers a comprehensive portfolio of aftermarket products, accessories, spare parts, and tools for civil and military operators, major rotorcraft OEMs (Agusta Westland, Bell Helicopter, EADS Eurocopter, Robinson, Sikorsky), completion centers, and MRO facilities. Our robust engineering capabilities and manufacturing centers of excellence deliver rapid, high-quality solutions with exceptional customer support across more than 120 countries.

Job Summary

The NBI Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities related to New Business Initiatives (NBI), ensuring that materials, components, and services are sourced efficiently to support new projects and product development. This role involves identifying and qualifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, securing competitive pricing, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to fulfill purchasing needs for NPI projects.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure compliance with schedules, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and agreements with vendors.
• Provide real-time reporting to management on purchasing status, risks, and follow-up actions.
• Manage overlapping projects, ensuring priorities are tracked and executed effectively.
• Identify and resolve internal and external challenges with creative, strategic solutions.

Required

• Proven experience as a Buyer (preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in fast-paced, deadline-driven projects.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on operations and materials management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Nice to Have

• NPI / NBI (New Product Introduction or New Business Initiatives) experience.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge.
• Supplier development and strategic sourcing experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).