Supervisor, Purchasing

Porter Airlines; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian airline in Toronto is seeking a Supervisor, Purchasing to manage the procurement of aircraft parts and tools for maintenance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a TechOps procurement role, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively. This role promotes a safety-first environment and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in TechOps procurement role.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/leadership role is an asset.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Purchasing & Heavy Check Buying for aircraft maintenance.
• Monitor workforce level and adjust as required.
• Responsible for timekeeping and overtime approvals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-Secondary education in a relevant field

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Provisioning the Supervisor, Purchasing will oversee Purchasing & Heavy Check Buying to ensure appropriate availability of parts and tools for supporting aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support in creation, issuance, execution and monitoring of policies & procedures
• Monitor workforce level and adjust as required
• Responsible for time keeping and overtime approvals
• Collaborate with other teams such as Stores, Inventory Control, Planning etc. to process part queries and technical assistance requests
• Accurately process all purchase, exchange, and loan orders to ensure an uninterrupted flow of aircraft parts to the operation, ensuring that vendors meet the agreed turnaround time
• Coordinate with Line Maintenance, AOG, and Heavy Maintenance requirements and communicate among the various teams involved to ensure that parts are sourced accurately and in a timely manner
• Create sales and rental orders to assist other operators who are AOG for part requirements
• Review vendor competencies and ensure that procured parts have required certifications
• Maintain records and files according to the company’s policy, including vendor audit forms
• Proactively work on clarifications and discrepancies with all stakeholders as they occur
• Actively participating in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Other duties as assigned

Behavioral Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger / Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and / or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years experience in TechOps procurement role
• Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role an asset
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Superior written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills
• Effective analytical and presentation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with AMOS an asset