Procurement Manager

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead their procurement efforts, focusing on supplier management and continuous improvement within the aerospace industry. The role entails developing strategies to optimize supplier performance, managing procurement risks, and training a team of buyers. Applicants with strong experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or aerospace sector environment and management experience are encouraged to apply. A commitment to health and safety standards and a dedication to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to this position.

Benefits

Health & Safety Excellence

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in Purchasing and/or Procurement.
• Management experience preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or MRO environment is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with aerospace supply chain partners.
• Lead sourcing activities and supplier performance improvement.
• Develop and manage a team of high-performing buyers.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Risk assessment

Cost management

Education

5-10 years of Purchasing and/or Procurement experience

Management experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience in the Aerospace sector

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.

Role Summary

• Be the interface between De Havilland and a group of our world-class aerospace supply chain partners.
• Be accountable for managing the ongoing and assured supply of aircraft parts and services in line with De Havilland Canada’s requirements.
• Be responsible for developing and improving the day-to-day relationship between De Havilland and its supply chain partners.
• Training a team of buyers and implementing processes, metrics, and instituting a supplier management program
• Providing expertise and assistance across all products and platforms to our team of buyers in the procurement organization.
• Representing Procurement at all levels of the organization while working in a cross functional environment
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include supplier delivered quality, on-time delivery performance, cost, inventory, and vendor continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve supplier performance and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier risk assessments, including standardizing and managing the process considering global risks to the industry, develop risk mitigation strategies and carry out actions. Optimize the number of approved suppliers per company specifications.
• Lead sourcing activities for parts, materials, and services needed for all locations, production lines & support areas.
• Support new programs and special projects in supply chain.
• Represent Procurement in various cross-functional meetings and represent Supply Chain on engineering projects where suppliers are involved.
• Engage fully with metric-based performance management system.
• Provide leadership for escalation issues or complex supply chain issues.
• Develop and manage a team of buyers to become a high performing Procurement team.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• 5 -10 years of Purchasing and or Procurement experience.
• Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience is the Aerospace sector is a benefit.
• Experience in a manufacturing or MRO environment
• Familiarity with Dash-8, DHC-6 Twin Otter, and CL Waterbomber aircraft is an asset
  
  
  

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.