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Program Purchasing Lead

Rocket Lab

Canada

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Program Purchasing Lead to drive purchasing activities in accordance with industry standards and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, over 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions in aerospace and contribute to pioneering projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, preferably in Aerospace.
Fluent in English; French is an asset.
Understanding of supplier relationships and project management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all Purchasing activities for assigned programs and ensure compliance with contracts.
Manage risks related to Purchasing and maintain communication with the Integrated Program Team.
Prepare and lead the estimation process for purchasing costs from bid to certification.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Team player

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Program Purchasing Lead

Published 04.09.2025

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Purchasing Location : Ontario , Ontario , Canada Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff

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Published 04.09.2025

Job Description

For a Program (or a Program family), of bought-parts—Build-to-Print & Build-to-Spec, System & Equipment parts & services (ref. design-drawings and/or specifications, as well as Program related Non-Recurring Costs (NRC) / investments:

• To represent as the focal & interface, the Purchasing process within the Integrated Program Team (IPT).
• Ensures within the global Purchasing team—the Program (IPT) & Production strategies, they are clearly communicated and respected.
•Liaison, communicate & coordinate with the Purchasing Site Leader (PSL) & Commodity Buyer teams
• Manages & ensure the Purchasing process in accordance with AS-9100, aligned with the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & SAFRAN Group rules—application of APQP & DVI PPAP.
• Prepare any Program Purchasing related documentation—to set-up & drive the Purchasing activities. Eg; Program Purchasing Plan (PPP), Program Work Package Agreement, Purchasing Roadmap, Program Overview, for all and any other Purchasing related activities.
• Participate and lead as Purchasing's focal, the estimation process (RC & NRC)—to provide and update the Purchasing cost evolution from initial bid phase through to certification.
• Ensure the « Flow Down » of the contractual requirements from our Customers to the Commodity Purchasing team.
• Ensure that the IPT is aware of the impact on suppliers of SAFRAN Landing Systems (SLS) technical, contractual and logistical requirements
• Ensure all Purchasing actions are completed in a timely manner in support of the Program schedule
• Identify Purchasing risks related to the Program and manage them in accordance with the SAFRAN Group Risk procedure. To ensure hot topics are resolved timely & properly. If required are escalated to head of the functions.
• Closely monitor key emerging & hot topics—ensure respective functions are fully informed, & their teams, Purchasing, Program, Production & Engineering, dedicate appropriate efforts to those topics.
• Communicate to the Commodity Buyers any changes / modifications & constraints from the final customer.
• Take part in the Make or Buy process & decisions.
• Coordinate the dedicated Implementation Specialists to support the industrialization of the equipment under their responsibility.
• Update the Purchasing Program Dashboard (RC, NRC, schedule, contractualization, risk…) and any additional specific Program reporting required.
• Understand the Customer Services Spares Parts requirements and ensure that Buyers include them in their negotiations
• Ensure export control and offset obligations related to the supply base are achieved
• For Build-to-Specification (BTS) products the Strategic Purchasing team are the pilot: leading activities with the Suppliers ensuring all milestones are met on time during the development phase up to certification.

Job Requirements

• University or College Degree/Diploma, preferably in Business/and or Engineering
• Technical appreciation of landing gear and manufacturing processes
• Business skills, Analytical and Rigorous
• 3 or more years of Purchasing, Supply Chain and/or Engineering experience, preferably in Aerospace
• Team player; Communication skills at all levels, including the ability to summarize and simplify complex subjects
• Fluent in English, French an asset
• Experience in Project Management and/or in transversal management
• Analysis and formalization of customer requirements
• Understanding of the technical environment and customer's expectations
• Management of the supplier relationship
• Purchasing administration and organization understanding
• Strongly organized, rigorous and results oriented personality
• Strength of conviction
• Analytical and synthetically minded; Tenacity and perseverance and strong relationship building

Feeling hesitant because you don't meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems (SafranLS) is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply. If you love a challenge and want to work in an exciting, high-tech environment, we want to hear from you.
We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.
SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.
At SafranLS, a passion for Aerospace can mean a limitless career, land your next position with us!
While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction. All applicants must meet the following requirements:Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations.Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SafranLS TOR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Accessibility and Accommodation Policy.

Program Purchasing Lead

Rocket Lab

Canada

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 120,000