Value Stream Manager

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance program

Career advancement opportunities

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit access or free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead supplier performance, development, and cost-reduction initiatives within a French-speaking environment. Role focuses on contract execution, procurement strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality and Engineering.

Based on-site in Longueuil, Monday–Friday with flexible hours. Requires a BA/BS in a related field and 10+ years in a similar role; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Administration/Commerce, Mechanical Engineering).
• MBA is considered an asset and preferred for this senior role.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing direct and indirect resources to meet objectives.
• Proficient in English; French-speaking environment ideal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) for the assigned suppliers.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to identify suppliers and partnerships.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality to resolve production non-conformities.
• Develop and implement team processes, KPIs, and methodologies.
• Lead a team of Account Specialists/Managers to meet promise dates and address delays.
• Analyze value stream data to identify margin expansion opportunities and cost reductions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Leadership

Bilingual FR-EN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Procurement / Commerce / Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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.

An Employer of Choice

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.

Why join our team?

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading, overseeing, and managing supplier performance (i.e., cost, quality, and delivery) for assigned suppliers, as well as ensuring the on-time delivery of the commodities under their responsibility. The incumbent oversees and manages supplier development activities at supplier sites. They work closely with the Strategic Sourcing team to identify and select suppliers, as well as strategic partnerships and major initiatives ("big plays"). They also coordinate with the Supplier Quality team to manage and resolve production non-conformities.

The Value Stream Manager will also support the implementation of team processes, including standard work, KPIs, and methodologies.

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 contract execution (including corrective actions for non-compliant performance) for the supplier sites under your responsibility;
• Develop strong partnerships with assigned suppliers and take proactive measures, in collaboration with other P&WC teams (e.g., Quality, Engineering), to manage and reduce the cost of purchased materials;
• Execute the supplier relationship management strategy for your assigned supplier portfolio and oversee the implementation of supplier relationship management activities;
• Manage supplier capacity to meet delivery requirements, including the execution of necessary corrective action;
• Follow up directly with suppliers when issues elevate to your level of responsibility to close performance gaps and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented;
• Lead a team of Account Specialists and Account Managers, ensuring supplier commitment dates ("promise dates") are met and taking appropriate action when suppliers fail to deliver on their commitments;
• Analyze value stream spending data to assess margin expansion opportunities and value creation;
• Identify and drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Administration/Commerce, Mechanical Engineering, and/or a related field;
• More than 10 years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience managing direct and indirect resources to achieve operational objectives;
• Strong communication and leadership skills;
• Strong functional, business, and strategic skills;
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA

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.