Maintenance Purchaser

Starlink Aviation; Dorval; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Company events

RRSP

3 weeks of vacation after the first year

5 personal days off

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life insurance

Dental and drug coverage

Job summary

A Canadian aviation services company is seeking a Maintenance Purchaser in Dorval, Quebec. The role involves procuring parts and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure cost-efficient and timely delivery for aircraft maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma, procurement experience, and strong communication skills in both English and French. This position offers a dynamic team, competitive salary, and various benefits including vacation time and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or purchasing required.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident eligibility.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license needed.
• Experience or knowledge of the Corridor (an asset).
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Ability to read and understand technical certification documents (8130-1, Form 1, Certificate of Conformity).
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Eligible for RAIC.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, materials, and equipment for aircraft maintenance.
• Support team in evaluating supplier options.
• Maintain records of purchase orders and certifications.
• Create and adjust purchase orders.
• Select the appropriate supplier to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Maintain records of purchase orders and certifications.
• File invoices for accounting purposes.
• Support the return of parts to suppliers (core return process).
• Establish and maintain strong commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers.
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Track each request closely to minimize delays.
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams (maintenance, warehouse, and finance).
• Update product datasheets in the database as needed.
• Support warehouse activities and the annual inventory count.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures by using only approved equipment and materials provided by the company

Skills

Strong communication skills in English and French

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Customer-focused mindset

Aviation cert asset

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Aviation Supply Management

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

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The Maintenance Purchaser is responsible for procuring parts, materials, equipment, and services needed to support aircraft maintenance operations while ensuring cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, management of supplier relationships, and careful attention to documentation and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, materials, equipment, and services from established suppliers or explore potential new vendors;
• Support the team in evaluating supplier options;
• Initiate the approval process for new suppliers as needed;
• Create and adjust purchase orders;
• Select the appropriate supplier to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery;
• Maintain records of purchase orders and certifications;
• File invoices for accounting purposes;
• Support the return of parts to suppliers (core return process);
• Establish and maintain strong commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers;
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost-saving opportunities;
• Track each request closely to minimize delays;
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams (maintenance, warehouse, and finance);
• Update product datasheets in the database as needed;
• Support warehouse activities and the annual inventory count;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures by using only approved equipment and materials provided by the company

Requirements

• College diploma or equivalent;
• Experience in procurement or purchasing;
• Certificate in Aviation Supply Management (an asset);
• Experience or knowledge of the Corridor (an asset);
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite;
• Ability to read and understand technical certification of components (8130-1, Form 1, Certificate of Conformity);
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• Eligible for Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Skills / Competencies

• Strong communication skills in English and French (verbal and written);
• Perform tasks accurately and efficiently with great attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong ethics and customer-focused mindset

Benefits

• Experienced and dynamic team!
• Uniform provided;
• Competitive salary;
• Flexible schedule;
• On-site parking;
• Company events;
• RRSP;
• 3 weeks of vacation after the first year in service;
• 5 personal days off

Full range of benefits

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Postal Pharmacy
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Dental and drug coverage

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