Team Lead Nacelles and Aerostructures

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Merit/recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit program with free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada seeks a seasoned Supplier Account Specialist based in Longueuil to partner with the procurement manager across supplier performance, development, and strategic sourcing. On-site role with Monday–Friday schedule and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and IMF teams.

You will drive supplier relationship management, ensure on-time delivery of quality parts, coach peers, and help implement learning solutions within the workforce development program.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate and minimum of seven years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written English. Fluency in French is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of systems and material requirements planning (MRP). Knowledge of SAP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier contract performance (including actions to correct non‑compliant performance).
• Develop strong vendor partnerships and work with other groups to manage/reduce cost of purchased materials.
• Execute supplier relationship management strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

English proficiency

French knowledge

MRP knowledge

SAP experience

MS Office

Education

Baccalaureate

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

In addition to performing the responsibilities of a Supplier Account Specialist, you will serve as the Procurement Manager’s right-hand partner across all procurement activities.

In this role, you will share responsibility for overseeing supplier performance and ensuring the on‑time delivery of quality parts. You will also contribute to managing supplier development activities at supplier sites.

You will support the Strategic Sourcing organization in identifying and selecting suppliers, as well as developing strategic partnerships. In addition, you will work closely with the Supplier Quality function to manage and resolve production non‑conformances.

Finally, you will play a key role in developing the team by identifying learning needs, coaching your colleagues, and collaborating with the Workforce Development function to implement appropriate learning solutions.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on‑site.

What will your day‑to‑day look like?

• Oversee and manage supplier contract performance (including actions to correct non‑compliant performance)
• Develop strong vendor partnerships and take proactive measures to work with other P&WC groups (e.g. Quality, Engineering) to manage/reduce the cost of purchased materials
• Execute supplier relationship management strategy
• Manage supplier's ability to meet delivery requirements, including execution of corrective actions. Act as an escalation point for supplier issues and expedite directly with suppliers to resolve deficiencies and ensure corrective actions implementation
• Identify skill development needs of the team
• Provide direct on‑the‑job coaching and/or collaborate with the Workforce Capability Development team to develop learning strategies
• Act as first point of escalation before the Value Stream Manager VSM
• Act as the team's point of contact for management and Integrated Material Flow function (IMF)
• Support and/or manage the business plan with the Strategic Sourcing team
• Prepare all value stream presentations of KPI, ORM and OPM nature

Travel and variable schedules may also be required for interactions with suppliers, partners, and internal sites (manufacturing and assembly).

What do you need to be successful?

• Baccalaureate and minimum of seven years of experience
• Demonstrated abilities of influential leadership is an asset;
• Capable of managing different projects simultaneously;
• Excellent oral and written communication in English. Fluency in French, an asset;
• Strong knowledge of systems and material requirements planning (MRP). Knowledge of SAP, an asset;
• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word);
• Focus on processes and results;
• Strong relationship building skills;
• Team spirit and good interpersonal skills;
• Autonomy, perseverance and versatility, in addition to a strong business sense;
• Sense of ethics and respect;
• Ability to propose new and creative solutions;
• Ability to provide superior customer service and exceed expectations;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment;
• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities;
• Project management skills;
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry is an asset;
• Aftermarket experience is an asset

This position is part of a French‑speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.