Product/program Purchasing Team Leader

6 months ago


SaintHubert, Canada Héroux-Devtek Inc. Full time

**Company Bio**:
Headquartered in Longueuil, Québec, Canada, Héroux-Devtek is a globally active company serving the Aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the Landing Gear market.

**Division info**:
Located in Saint-Hubert, on the South Shore of Montreal, the Héroux-Devtek engineering office is where it all starts. It is in our recent building, bright and protected from traffic jams that we design, test, and qualify the landing gears of tomorrow.

In an exceptional working teamwork driven work environment, our engineers and technicians leave nothing to chance; the smallest details of each part are analyzed to ensure that our products meet the highest demands of the industry. Multidisciplinary teamwork is the key to our success and makes Héroux-Devtek an innovative and agile company.

We ensure the well-being of our employees, with flexible working conditions, and a pleasant work atmosphere.

What we offer?
- Leaders who invest in your success and your development daily.
- Competitive salaries linked to performance and hybrid working hours (depending on responsibilities)
- A comprehensive group insurance plan and a very competitive pension plan
- Support for the payment of contributions to the professional order or relevant certifications & Trainings
- Funding for additional technical, linguistic, and behavioral training relevant to the role and development.
- Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program (24/7)
- Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.) and unlimited hot drinks
- Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
- A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference.

**Summary of position**:
You will be responsible for purchasing for a multidisciplinary team of engineers. Your role will be critical in achieving the goals of developing the landing gears of tomorrow.

Your proactive involvement with programs is critical to the success of the projects we are working on. You will have to play a strategic and influential role in purchasing management.

You will analyze requisitions and proposals, negotiate prices, terms, and delivery lead times. You will need to issue purchase orders, obtain drawings / manufacturing techniques when required. You will manage the contracts and the files as well as follow up with the suppliers to ensure the delivery of the products.

You will be trained in numerous areas, and you will be able to extend your knowledge as you wish. From the advance use of our MRP system, to the understanding of raw materials selection to the comprehension of Critical Parts in a Landing Gear Development. You will be the one putting the limits to your career, not us.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Coordinate a team of 3/4 buyers for the Industrialization of new development programs,
- Prepare the industrialization strategy by family, raw material, and criticality.
- Propose new suppliers that can fit the program needs and the parts selected.
- Serve as the main point of contact for the project team for procurement on the programs/suppliers to which you will be assigned.
- Define the list of potential suppliers and conduct the RFQ exercise on the various equipment/parts of the Bill of Materials for the production of the first prototype gears and first customer deliveries. You will see how a Landing Gear is born
- Present and have approved by the management the recommended suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts / agreements with selected suppliers in accordance with the mandate entrusted in line with customer contracts.
- Analyze requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with established procedures.
- Obtain manufacturing plans / techniques when required.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure the delivery of products in accordance with the prescribed deadlines.
- Understanding of the parts you will follow and the critical factors that could pace the development.
- Interact with the Engineering Team to manage Drawing Changes, improvements in manufacturing, cost, or lead time.
- Interact with the Prototype Assembly Shop to ensure parts are prioritized in the correct sequence.
- Interact with Quality for resolution of Non-Conformities and Root Cause Corrective Action Analysis.
- Identify and communicate critical situations with management.
- Update the system with the latest delivery information.
- Manage supplier performance (monitoring and feedback)
- Visit key suppliers to resolve issues as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. (Master’s degree as an asset)
- Interest in negotiation and entrepreneurial sense.
- Great sense of organization and priorities.
- Be able to work in a dynamic and evolving environm


  • Purchasing Agent

    6 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Héroux-Devtek Inc. Full time

    **Company Bio**: **Entrepreneurial Leader** Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have...

  • Purchasing Agent

    6 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Héroux Devtek Full time

    **Company Bio**: Entrepreneurial Leader Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    7 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Techo-Bloc Full time

    Company Description At Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios - we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact. Intrigued? Come grow with us. **Why work for us?** We love to...

  • Purchaser

    3 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Techo-Bloc Full time

    **Company Description** Pave your career at Techo-Bloc** We are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. We have ambitious...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    6 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Techo-Bloc Full time

    **Company Description** Pave your career at Techo-Bloc**: We are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. We have ambitious...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    6 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Techo-Bloc Full time

    **Company Description** Pave your career at Techo-Bloc** We are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. We have ambitious...

  • Purchaser

    4 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Capol Inc. Full time

    Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. You support our team...

  • Purchaser

    4 months ago


    Saint-Hubert, Canada Capol Full time

    Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. **Some of your...


  • Saint-Hubert, Canada Agropur Full time

    **Job Type**:Regular In support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in business units and...


  • Saint-Hubert, Canada Agropur Full time

    **Job Type**:Regular **Position summary**: In support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in...

  • Product Copywriter

    7 months ago


    Saint John, Canada Kent Building Supplies Full time

    **Product Copywriter - Purchasing** Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada with 48 locations from Saint John, New Brunswick to Corner Brook, Newfoundland and many towns and cities in between. We owe our success to our exceptional customer service, superior selection of home building supplies, and our commitment to protecting our...

  • Production Team Leader

    4 months ago


    Saint-Laurent, Canada Nature's Touch Frozen Foods Full time

    Come join Nature’s Touch and be part of a growing team! Who we are: Nature's Touch has established itself as a leader on the market for the distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables since 2004. We source from all over the world to secure a steady and reliable supply in order to bring the highest quality frozen fruits and vegetables to our customers at...

  • Production Team Leader

    2 months ago


    Saint-Laurent, Canada Nature's Touch Inc. Full time

    Come join Nature's Touch and be part of a growing team! Who we are: Nature's Touch has established itself as a leader on the market for the distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables since 2004. We source from all over the world to secure a steady and reliable supply in order to bring the highest quality frozen fruits and vegetables to our customers at a...

  • Production Team Leader

    7 months ago


    Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada AIM Eco-Centre Full time

    **Company Description** Be part of AIM’s growing success.** American Iron and Metals Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metals recycling industry, with more than 125 locations and 3,500 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades (we just celebrated our 86th anniversary!) thanks to the dedication of our...


  • Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada AIM Eco-Centre Full time

    **Company Description** American Iron and Metals Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metals recycling industry, with more than 125 locations and 3,500 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades (we just celebrated our 86th anniversary!) thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and...


  • St-Hubert, Canada Agropur Coopérative Full time

    Job Type: RegularIn support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in business units and within...


  • St-Hubert, Canada Agropur Coopérative Full time

    Job Type: RegularIn support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in business units and within...


  • St-Hubert, Canada Agropur Coopérative Full time

    Job Type: RegularIn support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in business units and within...


  • St-Hubert, Canada Agropur Coopérative Full time

    Job Type:RegularIn support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in business units and within...


  • St-Hubert, Canada Agropur Coopérative Full time

    Job Type:RegularIn support of business units and corporate functions, the VP Purchasing identifies and recommends optimization and standardization initiatives related to procurement activities from a "total cost of ownership" perspective, proposes and implements performance indicators, supports the implementation of initiatives in business units and within...