Procurement Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Procurement Agent to enhance supply chain operations. The role involves managing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in supply chain or logistics and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Yearly vacation bank

Competitive compensation & an annual bonus plan

Retirement saving plans

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or logistics.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing is an asset.
• Ability to communicate in English; bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end PR to PO process for assigned work-package.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite and troubleshoot orders.
• Resolve order discrepancies and claims with suppliers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in supply chain, business administration, logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

MHIRJ is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. We’re looking for a Procurement Agent to join our ranks!

Purpose of the role

The Procurement Agent plays a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials through the supply chain, supplier performance and optimizing procurement operations. This position is responsible for identifying sources of supply, managing quote process with vendors without contracts and associated terms, expediting critical orders, resolving simple supplier performance issues and providing support to the logistics team members. The ideal candidate is driven, has strong organizational skills, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills and experience working in a fast-paced logistics or procurement environment.

Here are the daily responsibilities for a Procurement Agent:

Supplier Coordination & Order Execution

• Manage end-to-end PR to PO process for work-package assigned.
• Manage end-to-end quote process for parts procurement without contract, including the price and fees evaluation, lead times and minimum order quantity terms.
• Contact and coordinate with suppliers to expedite and/or troubleshoot urgent customer and replenishment orders.
• Address vendor non-compliance on defined lead times and follow-up to resolve delays.
• Oversee open order report escalations from the value stream’s logistics ream and resolve exceptions with suppliers.
• Update the necessary reports with vendor commitments and updates, including customer back-order tools.
• Align and coordinate with the AOG team to ensure prioritization of critical orders.

Issue Resolution & Compliance

• Support and work in constant collaboration with the value streams’ logistics team to assist in the flow of materials and resolution of issues, including management of purchase requisition and conversion as required, purchase order follow-ups, delivery schedule and invoices.
• Resolve order discrepancies, rejections, and claims with supplier.
• Support Request for Supplier Evaluation “RFSE” processes for new suppliers for the tracking of first article inspections (FAI).

Operational Support & Data Management

• Maintain communication and alignment with internal stakeholders to ensure the system is up to date to reflect adequate vendor, sourcing and order execution information, including lead times, minimum order quantities and price conditions.
• Assist in vendor-related special projects, including compliance tracking and reporting.

Here is what is required to succeed:

• Degree or diploma in supply chain, business administration, logistics, or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or logistics.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and procurement tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze order status reports, identify gaps and address vendor-related issues effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate in English , both written and verbal. Bilingual (French and English) written and verbal is an asset.

If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

Why join us?

Do you have a passion for aviation? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on customers? Do you aspire to a fulfilling career as a Procurement Agent? If yes, you’ve landed at the right place. At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. Let’s soar together at MHIRJ!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Yearly vacation bank
• Competitive compensation & an annual bonus plan
• Retirement saving plans
• Employee discounts and so much more!

MHIRJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.