Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket Vendor Strategy)

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket Vendor Strategy) in Dorval, QC. You will establish supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives within aerospace manufacturing.

You will lead cost-reduction efforts, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure contracts align with business needs while working on-site several days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or Supply Chain.
• At least five (5) years of contract negotiations experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers located worldwide from a commercial and contractual standpoint.
• 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 with our business requirements.
• Support other supply chain agents in their contract 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.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Bilingual English/French

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket Vendor Strategy)

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Language Sign in Employee Login Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket Vendor Strategy) Job Description Job Alerts Link Posting Start Date: 3/6/26 Requisition ID: 11164 Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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?

*** Please note: must have contract negotiation and contract drafting experience.***

• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers located worldwide from a commercial and contractual standpoint.
• 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 with our business requirements.
• Support other supply chain agents in their contract 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.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, in law, in supply chain or equivalent.
• You have at least five (5) years of contract negotiations experience; 8+ 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.
• 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.
• You have a high proficiency and are a 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 can work with MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook.
• Occasional business travel may be required, depending on business needs.
• Must be able to work on site 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: Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket Vendor Strategy)

Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status: Regular

Requisition: 11164 Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket Vendor Strategy)

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