Supply Chain Agent (Fabricated Metal Parts)

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

EAP

Tele Health

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Supply Chain Agent (Fabricated Metal Parts) to develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations for fabricated metal components. The role involves coordinating with engineering, operations, and program teams to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of direct experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, supply chain, or equivalent.
• Minimum five years' direct experience; eight+ years preferred.
• Aerospace, manufacturing, and/or program management experience in a commercial role.
• Strong negotiation and project‑management skills.
• Detail oriented with deadlines; fluent in French and English; on-site Montreal work two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships for fabricated metal parts.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, including long-term agreements, pricing structures, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operations requirements.
• Lead commodity management initiatives and cross-functional projects, including business cases for supplier development and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and program teams to support new product introductions and supplier selection.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Leadership

Team player

Operations & financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, in law, in supply chain or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Supply Chain Agent (Fabricated Metal Parts)

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?

• Develop and maintain strategic commercial and contractual relationships with key fabricated metal parts suppliers.
• Lead complex contract negotiations, including long-term agreements, pricing structures, and risk mitigation provisions.
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational requirements.
• Lead commodity management initiatives and cross-functional projects, including the development of business cases to support sourcing, supplier development, and strategic procurement decisions.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve the Fabricated Metal Parts commodity strategy while providing regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, supplier performance, and negotiation outcomes.
• Identify, analyze, and drive cost reduction and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing, productivity initiatives, process optimization, and supplier collaboration.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder networks to support business objectives and strengthen supplier partnerships.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with suppliers for new business opportunities, contract awards, and sourcing initiatives.
• Support manufacturing sites and business units by developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, quality, and competitiveness.
• Coordinate and lead commercial negotiations related to supplier claims, recovery actions, and production support issues impacting business operations.
• Support business units in the application of contractual remedies and dispute resolution processes arising from supplier non-performance or material contractual breaches.
• Ensure supplier contracts remain current, compliant, and aligned with evolving business, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and program teams to support new product introductions, supplier selection, and industrialization activities.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, in law, in supply chain or equivalent.
• You have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant direct experience in a similar role. Eight (8) or more years preferred.
• You have experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment and/or program management, in a commercial role.
• 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 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 work effectively in French and English on a daily basis.
• You are able to work on-site at the designated Montreal facility at least two (2) 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 (Fabricated Metal Parts)

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15555 Supply Chain Agent (Fabricated Metal Parts)