Director - Procurement

Posted Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 6:00 AM

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs worldwide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Job Posting: Director, Supply Chain – Enterprise Procurement

Longview Aviation Capital is a holding company looking to leverage the power of all our aviation interests under one iconic brand, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is focused on providing world-class aviation products and services in support of legendary Canadian aircraft. We are currently recruiting for a Director, Enterprise Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to join our Supply Chain leadership team in Calgary, AB.

Position Summary

As a senior leader within the Supply Chain Management organization, this role will provide leadership to the Procurement organization. The successful candidate will be an effective leader, collaborator, and strategic thinker with the ability to align the business needs to supply chain strategy, focused on operational effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainable continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be accountable for the development of an overarching Enterprise Procurement strategy including aspects of organizational design, process standardization, and implementation of procurement strategy to execute on the De Havilland Supply Chain Strategy. This role will be critical to ensure successful execution of Procurement across all De Havilland Canada’s business units from Manufacturing through to Aircraft support. The successful candidate will be adept at managing numerous stakeholders and competing interests across the supply chain and will be required to align the Procurement Organization to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’s organizational goals.

This position will require Enterprise level execution and sustainment of the following areas:

• Oversee all procurement processes in support of direct and indirect goods and services, maintenance support, and other procurement activities as required, and execute the strategic procurement plan.
• Lead the Procurement portion of De Havilland’s transformation including IT system implementation, process standardization, and organizational change.
• Establish a formal action-driven contract review process for consolidation, synergy, and leverage value.
• Establish a formal action-driven process of the Enterprise portfolio analyzed for cost/service improvement.
• Establish a formal cost improvement/cost mitigation program with reporting aligned with the Finance organization.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all make vs buy decisions.
• Collaborate closely with S&OP stakeholders (Enterprise material requirements planning, material management, NPI/R&D, etc.) to ensure consistent/optimal contracting and procurement execution and planning effectiveness.
• Establish and implement ongoing supplier KPIs for performance evaluation of the supply base.
• Lead, inspire, mentor, and motivate employees to drive optimal performance and maintain strong morale.
• Lead the implementation of best practices related to Sourcing & Procurement.
• Evolve the organization to optimize resource effectiveness across Procurement and Contracting in support of Enterprise wide Direct and Indirect procurement needs and standardization initiatives.
• Establish strong consistent linkages with the materials management and NPI teams at all levels.
• Develop and implement employee training, development, and mentoring programs for Strategic Sourcing & Procurement teams.
• Build the framework and execute programs related to succession planning, personnel training, performance management, growth, and transition for all SCM contracting and procurement roles.

Business Reporting

• Establish monthly/quarterly updates on all key aspects of responsibilities defined above.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• University degree, graduate degree, or additional supply chain specific designation or MBA. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum 20+ years of experience across supply chain sourcing, contracting, procurement, strategic supplier management, manufacturing, and NPI within a commercial setting coupled with strong business acumen is required.
• Senior leadership experience at the Director or General Manager level, leading multiple levels of reports across geographies with a demonstrated track record of tangible results.
• Experience with the implementation of policy and governance.
• Experience with driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in building high performing teams through employee engagement, development, training, and mentorship.
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets.
• International experience with supplier development and management.

Skills

• Willingness to adapt to changing business culture and corporate objectives.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and confidently deliver messages using simple language or to simplify complex messages.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess the importance of tasks and decisions and set priorities, focusing time/energy on the most important issues/opportunities.
• Ability to build effective relationships and interact with internal/external stakeholders.
• Solution and detail-oriented, customer service focus, and positive “can do” team attitude to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team through change, as well as to promote personal and professional development among subordinates.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.

As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.

Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.