Specialist, Supply Chain (Systems & Avionics)

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Montreal (Aerospace Canada) is seeking a Specialist, Supply Chain (Systems & Avionics) to lead supplier strategy and contract negotiations. You will manage complex procurement programs, build strategic alliances, and drive cost reduction while coordinating with senior management.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of contract negotiation experience in a large manufacturing setting, with aerospace exposure and strong French/English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years direct contract negotiation/drafting in a large manufacturing setting; 12+ preferred.
• Experience in aerospace industry, manufacturing or program management is an asset.
• Strong presentation skills for executive level updates and business cases.
• Detail oriented, deadlines driven, and strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• Lead and participate in commodity development and manage projects including business cases.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Ensure contracts are maintained per business requirements.
• Travel occasionally; work from Montreal sites at least two days per week.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Negotiation skills

Project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Business communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Specialist, Supply Chain (Systems & Avionics)

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• Develop negotiation business strategies.
• Lead and participate in the development of the commodity by managing projects that would include the preparation of business cases.
• Lead, develop and execute the commodity strategy and provide to senior management project and negotiation statuses.
• Identify, analyze and realize cost reduction opportunities
• Create and maintain formal networks internally and externally.
• Act as single interface with suppliers of new business.
• Support Sites and/or Business Units with appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate and lead negotiations of any claims with suppliers in support of business unit production issues.
• Support Business Units in the application of contractual remedies against material breaches.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Ensure contracts are maintained in accordance to our business requirements
• Support/coach Procurement Agents in their contracts negotiations, the commercial agreements and product changes negotiations, as well as the contracts amendments;
• Participate in the governance of cost reduction initiatives and ensure projects come to fruition.
• Actively participate in supplier program reviews led by the business units.
• Develop and coach team members on procurement initiatives and processes.
• Support commodity manager in the performance development plan process.
• Act as an informal leader, assisting with improving team effectiveness and guide the team to develop/implement the strategy or approach.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or equivalent.
• You have at least 8 years of direct contract negotiation and contract drafting experience in a large complex manufacturing organizing; 12+ years preferred
• You have experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment and/or program management, in a commercial role, an asset.
• You have excellent negotiation skills and experience in project management, and have managed a contract portfolio of at least $10M of annual spend.
• You have demonstrated experience in executive level presentations including business cases and strategy updates.
• You are detail oriented, focused and committed to meeting deadlines.
• You are a strong team player, recognized for your leadership and innovation, and ability to mobilize a team.
• Have a high proficiency and are good communicator in French and English (written and spoken)
• You have strong capabilities in operations and financial management.
• You are comfortable with complex technical topics, and have knowledge of legal terminology or interpretation of contracts.
• You are familiar with Just-In-Time purchasing logistic, integrated supply chain and lean manufacturing concepts.
• You can work with MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook.
• You are able to travel for work on occasion, as per business need.
• You are able to work from one of our Montreal sites at least two days per week, sometimes more, as per the applicable Policy.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Specialist, Supply Chain (Systems & Avionics)

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15783 Specialist, Supply Chain (Systems & Avionics)