Procurement Manager

Lufthansa Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Technik Canada, Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive strategic purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and uncover cost‑saving opportunities to keep aviation moving.

You will manage procurement for assigned commodities, analyze cost data, and monitor supplier performance to support production schedules. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2-3 years of purchasing experience, and fluent English, with German and French being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing experience required.
• Fluency in English required.
• German and French language desirable.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the procurement process for assigned commodities ensuring timely purchase and delivery.
• Analyze, interpret, and report cost, supplier, and financial data to support budgeting and decision-making.
• Identify and execute cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives, including supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with guidelines and monitor progress.
• Evaluate supplier performance by tracking metrics such as delivery reliability and pricing accuracy.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Drive procurement. Shape performance. Keep aviation moving!

Take ownership of strategic purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, uncover cost‑saving opportunities, and ensure materials and equipment are where they need to be, when they're needed.

Bring your expertise, make your mark, and take your career to new heights!

Tasks

As the Procurement Manager, you will take on a diverse set of responsibilities, such as:

• Independently manage the procurement process for assigned commodities in accordance with established procurement policies and approval frameworks, ensuring timely purchase and delivery of materials and equipment to support production schedules
• Analyze, interpret, and report cost, supplier, and financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and decision‑making
• Identify and execute cost‑reduction and process improvement initiatives, including supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing opportunities
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with established guidelines and monitor order progress through completion
• Evaluate supplier performance by tracking key metrics such as delivery reliability, pricing accuracy, and responsiveness

* All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing experience required
• Fluency in English language required
• German and French language desirable
• Knowledge in Aviation MRO, Project Management and/or Business Development
• MS Office skills as expert
• Excellent detail oriented
• Excellent quality consciousness
• Excellent ability to work under pressure
• Excellent customer orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Successful completion of all required pre‑employment assessments or screenings
• Willingness to travel
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Manage fast‑paced environment with strict time constraints
• Manage high‑stress situations and operational deadlines
• Must possess a legal work permit in Canada

* CV/Resume required

* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa Technik Canada, Inc.

Lufthansa Technik Canada, based in Calgary, Alberta, is the Engine Center of Excellence for the LEAP-1B in Canada for the Lufthansa Technik Group. As part of the global Mobile Engine Services (MES) network, we offer specialized repairs and maintenance both in‑shop, on‑site and on‑wing for customers worldwide. With our state of the art Shop and Test Cell we set the benchmark regarding modern shop environments. As a member of the Lufthansa Technik Group, Lufthansa Technik Canada stands out as a top employer in Canada, offering a strong benefits package tailored to our region, competitive wages, best‑in‑class training, and the opportunity to work and train with a global team. Legal address: Lufthansa Technik Canada Inc., 1000 - 250 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0C1, Canada