YHM - Specialist, Procurement, Ground Services Equipment - FT

Cargojet; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargojet is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to source GSE equipment, parts, and supplies for its North American network. You will generate POs, analyze markets, and manage supplier performance with tight cost controls.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP S/4HANA. You will collaborate across locations to optimize costs while maintaining quality and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in SCM, business or engineering.
• 5+ years procurement experience, including industrial procurement.
• Experience negotiating contracts with OEMs and suppliers with measurable savings.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source GSE equipment, parts and consumables and issue POs.
• Analyze supplier market, pricing and savings opportunities.
• Build a preferred supplier network with competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Support annual procurement plan aligned with fleet needs.
• Lead make-vs-buy analysis for repairs and replacements.
• Negotiate contracts on pricing, warranty and delivery terms with OEMs and suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day supplier issues and review performance.
• Support PO management, invoice reconciliation and payment terms with Finance.
• Maintain AVL for GSE suppliers and expedite parts as needed.
• Collaborate with Station Managers on local sourcing and emergency needs.
• Improve requisition-to-payment workflows in SAP S/4HANA.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper's Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Primary Objective of the Position:

You will source and buy GSE equipment (tugs, loaders, forklifts, ground power units, cargo handling equipment) and the parts, oils, lubricants, batteries, tires and supplies that keep it running across Cargojet's network. The role is hands-on: you create POs, draft documents, analyze data, and resolve supplier issues with little supervision. You will work with the Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and and Station Managers to keep costs down without compromising quality or supply.

Job duties and responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Support

• Source GSE equipment, parts and consumables, and issue POs.
• Analyze the market for qualified suppliers, pricing and savings opportunities.
• Build a preferred supplier network with competitive pricing, reliable supply and emergency support.
• Support the annual procurement plan, aligned with fleet expansion, replacement cycles and operational needs.
• Run make-vs-buy analysis on repairs, refurbishment and replacement.

Vendor Management & Contract Management

• Support contract negotiations with OEMs, dealers, distributors and aftermarket suppliers on pricing, warranty and delivery terms.
• Manage day-to-day supplier issues on pricing, delivery, documentation, warranty and service.
• Review supplier performance on delivery, quality, pricing and responsiveness.
• Qualify suppliers against quality, safety and compliance standards.

Cost Optimization & Financial Management

• Reduce cost through competitive bids, supplier consolidation and negotiation.
• Work with Finance on PO management, invoice reconciliation and payment terms.

Supplier Quality & Compliance

• Maintain the approved vendor list (AVL) for GSE suppliers.

Inventory Planning & Parts Availability

• Source and expedite parts when equipment breaks down.
• Standardize parts to reduce SKU count.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work with Station Managers on local suppliers and emergency sourcing.
• Improve requisition-to-payment workflows in SAP S/4HANA.
• Maintain procurement KPIs for cycle time, savings and supplier performance.

Job requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, including industrial procurement. Aviation and Automotive experience preferred.
• Track record negotiating contracts with OEMs and suppliers with measurable savings.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management.
• SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP procurement experience.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, cost models, scenario analysis) and strong financial skills (budgets, TCO, ROI).
• Ability to work independently and resolve procurement or contract issues with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with stakeholders and suppliers across multiple locations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Important to Know

• Cargojet is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.