Procurement specialist

CMC Electronics; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Montreal seeks a Procurement Specialist to develop procurement strategies and negotiate subcontract requirements. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in supply chain management and is bilingual in French and English. This position offers competitive benefits including a 100% paid group insurance and an employer-matched pension plan.

Benefits

100% paid group insurance

Employer-matched pension plan

Student financial assistance program

Free electric charging stations

Low-cost on-site cafeteria

Closed between the holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience in supply chain and contract management.
• Experience in direct and indirect goods.
• Knowledge and experience in an Aerospace contracting environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a solid procurement strategy.
• Lead negotiation for subcontract requirements.
• Evaluate commercial proposals and select suppliers.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals and audit tenders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and maintain contracts.
• Identify and lead productivity projects to reduce costs.
• Assess and mitigate procurement-related risks.

Skills

Proven negotiation skills

Bilingual (French / English)

Hands-on MRP knowledge

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

MS Office software

Job description

Overview

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide. Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

Location: 600 Bd Dr.-Frederik-Philips, Montreal

Workplace: Hybride

Shift: Day

Languages: Français (CA); English

Role

Job title: Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a solid and robust procurement strategy to support operations and program requirements, while generating value for the organization (savings, avoided costs, etc.)
• Lead the negotiation of CMC Electronics requirements for subcontracts
• Evaluation of commercial proposals and final selection of the supplier with the teams involved
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, including the audit of tenders, and take responsibility for the preparation of terms and conditions, compliance matrices and commercial terms and conditions
• Ensure performance, compliance with contractual obligations, contract maintenance and liaison with key sub-contractors and strategic suppliers
• Identify and lead productivity projects to reduce procurement costs, to optimize operational efficiency, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making
• Assess and mitigate procurement-related risks, develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to minimize risk exposure

How to excel in this role

• Bachelor\'s Degree with specialized study of Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) or more years of related experience in supply chain, sourcing, sub-contracts and contracts administration / management
• Proven negotiation skills
• Experience in direct and indirect goods
• Hands-on MRP knowledge
• Make or Buy strategy experience
• Bilingual (French / English). Working in an international marketplace the individual must have strong communication (oral and written), and be fluent in English.
• Proficient with MS Office software

What sets you apart

• Knowledge and experience in an Aerospace contracting environment is an asset.
• Project management experience

What we offer

• 100% paid group insurance and employer-matched pension plan
• Student financial assistance program
• Free electric charging stations
• Low-cost on-site cafeteria
• Closed between the holidays
• World-class company on a human scale

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to apply for jobs. Please note that the use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce".