Supply Chain Business Analyst

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is hiring a Supply Chain Business Analyst in Winnipeg. The role involves data analysis, procurement, and supplier negotiation to improve supply chain processes. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience with data analytics tools. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Care

Company Pension 100% match

Vacation time starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation required.
• Experience in data analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and reporting for supply chain improvements.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best value purchases.
• Initiate purchase orders and expedite delivery with suppliers.
• Develop understanding of business processes and required data.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Supply Chain Business Analyst

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

As a Supply Chain Business Analyst, you will perform a variety of data analysis and reporting to support supply chain process improvements, supplier sourcing and negotiation activities, and other business improvement initiatives. You will source and negotiate the best quality goods and services for the company, securing the most economically advantageous outcome. Supporting the Supply Chain function globally with respect to training and review/enhancement of ERP system functionality and policies and procedures.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

What you’ll do:

• Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation.

• Obtains best value for money for purchases undertaken through effective negotiation with potential suppliers; maintains the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities and applies best industry practice.

• Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and/or expedite delivery; conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost problems.

• Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization.

• Engages, supports and obtains agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation.

• Continually strives to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and reduce the supplier base by working supplier rationalization projects.

• Pursues supplier consolidation or tiered supplier models and negotiates contracts with a view to reduce cost and obtain the best possible terms and conditions.

• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of business unit/functional group business processes and the information/data required and generated by these processes.

• Collaborates with other areas of the business to gather, consolidate, and analyse data to prepare business cases for business process changes, supplier sourcing and negotiations, and make vs. buy decision making.

• Comprehends and reacts to reports on the following measures of performance for assigned inventory and/or supplies: overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities.

• Produces a variety of ad‑hoc reporting. Presents and/or assists with preparing presentations of various data and reporting for all levels of management.

• Understands procurement and supplier sourcing and approval policies and procedures; interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to obtain appropriate documentation and approvals.

• Reviews and recommends updates to company instructions and material policies and procedures.

• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Thorough knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation required.
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with data analytics tools (Excel, Access, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).

Preferred Characteristics:

• Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred
• 5 to 7 years' prior procurement experience preferred
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in an aviation environment an asset.
• Experience working in an MRO environment an asset.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Care
• Company Pension 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Vacation time starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning‑based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on‑the‑job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.