Purchasing Supervisor

Airbus Atlantique Canada Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Atlantique Canada Inc. in Mirabel is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to lead the procurement team and ensure on-time deliveries, cost control, and supplier performance.

Under the Purchasing Manager, you will coordinate cross-functional activities, develop the team, manage risks, and implement KPI dashboards to optimize the supply chain in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Excellent knowledge of French and English, 10+ years in purchasing with aerospace project experience, and a

Qualifications

• DEC in operations management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of purchasing experience with strong team leadership/supervision.
• Experience in the aerospace sector is a plus.
• Ability to design and monitor KPIs and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and coach the team of buyers/procurement specialists, distribute workload and identify training needs.
• Support the sector manager in administrative management and provide backup as needed.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between purchasing, sales support, project management and quality (SCQM).
• Define objectives and ensure the development of the team's skills.

Skills

Team management

Purchasing

Aerospace experience

KPI dashboards

French & English

Supplier relationship

Education

DEC in operations management

Tools

ERP systems

Dashboard tools

Job description

Job Description:

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What if YOUR adventure with US were to begin?!

We invite you to work at Airbus Atlantique, a new global champion, #2 in aerostructures, #1 in pilot seats, and in the Top 3 for Premium passenger seats. Our Airbus Atlantique site based in Mirabel is looking for its future Purchasing Supervisor.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the purchasing manager, the Purchasing Supervisor acts as the primary point of contact and operational pivot for the procurement team. A true facilitator and coach, they coordinate cross-functional activities, ensure the resolution of internal and external (supplier) escalations, and anticipate supply chain disruption risks to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

Coordination & Team Management

• Coordinate and coach the team of buyers/procurement specialists, distribute workload, and identify training needs;
• Support the sector manager in administrative management (access, tracking) and provide backup as needed;
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between purchasing, sales support, project management, and quality (SCQM);
• Define individual/collective objectives and ensure the development of the team's skills.

Operational Management & Risk Mitigation

• Manage crises and escalations: Prioritize major issues (production stoppages, missing parts) with internal partners and suppliers;
• Ensure deliveries: Ensure compliance with supplier commitments regarding deadlines (OTD), quality (OQD), volumes, and costs;
• Deploy action plans: Conduct supplier performance recovery actions jointly with the SCQM team;
• Support change: Support the introduction of new products (NPI), the application of new procedures, and logistic transformation projects.

Analysis, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Drive performance (KPIs): Prepare and analyze key indicators (order fulfillment rate, inventory, savings, workload);
• Implement analysis tools: Create and maintain automated dashboards for monitoring key data (e.g., missing parts);
• Synthesize and report: Consolidate operational information intended for management and propose long-term solutions to optimize the supply chain.

Profile Sought

• Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in operations management, logistics, business administration, or a related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in purchasing, including significant experience in team management/supervision;
• Experience in the aerospace sector and project management is an asset;
• Good mastery of automation tools and dashboard creation;
• Proven ability to design and manage performance indicators (KPIs);
• Advanced level of French and English (oral and written) required for international negotiations and interactions;
• Ability to prioritize, define strategic axes, and act as a proactive force of proposal;
• Aptitude to summarize complex situations and escape appropriately to management;
• Proactive, courteous posture focused on teamwork and pragmatic problem solving.

This job requires awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, these values being the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Don't feel you match 100%? No worries! Airbus will support you in finding the position that best matches your skills and aspirations.

This job requires knowledge of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the basis for the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.