Procurement Manager

Aversan Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. in Canada is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to assist the procurement manager in leading the department, optimizing material planning, supplier management and processes across space hardware programs.

You will supervise buyer-planners, develop workforce skills, and participate in budgeting and performance metrics. The role requires a Bachelor's in business, 10+ years in procurement, strong ERP and Excel skills, bilingual French/English, and eligibility for SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a procurement department.
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical technologies involved in space hardware.
• Good understanding of ERP planning logic and tools.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Excel.
• Bilingual French and English spoken and written.
• Reliability, CGP & should be eligible to pass SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of buyer-planners.
• Coordinate and supervise materiel planning and procurement activities according to established processes and performance indicators.
• Provide coaching and training to buyer-planners and recommend additional training when necessary.
• Participate in recruitment and performance evaluations of buyer-planners.
• Identify risks and procurement issues and develop viable recommendations.
• Communicate escalation regarding supply issues to necessary levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

ERP planning tools

Job description

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi‑service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading‑edge and reliable safety‑critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Procurement supervisor assists the procurement manager in the management of the department's activities. Helps develop and maintain a workforce with the key technical skills needed to ensure the successful execution and delivery of the company's products and projects. In addition, the incumbent manages aspects of the overall activities of the department, including resource management, planning, reporting, processes, metrics and proposal support.

Job Type: Permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of buyer-planners.
• Coordinates and supervises materiel planning and procurement activities according to established processes and performance indicators.
• Provide coaching and training to buyer-planners and recommend additional training when necessary.
• Participate in the recruitment process and performance evaluations of buyer-planners. Program Management
• Identify risks and procurement issues related to programs or processes, analyze alternatives and develop viable recommendations
• Proactively communicate and communicate escalation to necessary hierarchical level, supply issues related to quality, delivery and costs;
• Monitor the evolution of the procurement process in the sector concerned Supplier Management
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with preferred suppliers
• Identify, anticipate and manage risks inherent to suppliers
• Prospect and select suppliers capable of meeting the strategic needs of the company Process development and continuous improvement
• Participate in various improvement mandates and implementation of new procedures
• Participate in and encourage the implementation of best practices, in material planning and procurement, that promote efficient operations, quality and on‑time delivery.
• Participates in Operations vision exercises and leads operational initiatives
• Supports internal and external audits and ensures that corrective actions are implemented as required in Departmental Management.
• Assist the manager in the planning and budget monitoring of the department.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and improve material planning, procurement and vendor management performance indicators.
• Assists the manager in workforce planning, including reviewing and planning staff assignments and proposing solutions to conflicts and constraints.
• Performs other duties as required, including, but not limited to, leading and supporting proposals and managing small projects or parts of projects.
• Provides guidance and ensures that the department's general policies and processes are properly applied and adhered to by the department's staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a procurement department
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical technologies involved in the production of space hardware
• Good understanding of ERP planning logic and tools
• Advanced computer literacy, including Excel
• Superior analytical, communication and interpersonal skills to manage changing priorities within tight deadlines
• Sense of urgency and strong problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Bilingual French and English spoken and written (Deals with suppliers outside Quebec)
• Reliability, CGP & should be eligible to pass SECRET clearance

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.