Supply Chain Specialist

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Canada to develop new sources of supply, lead commodity strategy, and drive cost reductions across global operations.

You will coordinate supplier negotiations, manage procurement projects, and collaborate with business units to optimize the supply chain while aligning with lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in aerospace industry and/or manufacturing/program management is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation skills and project management experience.
• Detail oriented, deadline driven, strong team player and leader.
• Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
• Strong operations and financial management capabilities.
• Knowledge of Just-In-Time purchasing, lean manufacturing concepts.
• Familiar with legal terminology or contract interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• Lead and participate in the development of the commodity by managing projects and business cases.
• Lead, develop and execute the commodity strategy and report to senior management.
• 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/business units with sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate and lead negotiations of claims with suppliers.
• Support business units in contractual remedies and amendments.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Languages (French & English)

Operations management

Financial management

Legal terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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.

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
• 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.
• Coordinate the Procurement Agents activities in relation to the balanced scorecard objectives, the master plans and the detailed plans.
• Support 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.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent.
• You have eight (8) to twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• 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.

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 Specialist

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10683 Supply Chain Specialist