Manager Strategic Procurement

1 month ago

Dorval, Canada Air Canada Full time

**Description**

**Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.**

Air Canada, ranked among the top five most attractive companies to work for in Canada, is seeking a Manager of Strategic Procurement - Air Canada Maintenance (ACM), who will be based at our Montreal Headquarters.

**Responsibilities**:
The Manager, Strategic Procurement - ACM will lead sourcing projects related to Air Canada's Maintenance operational priorities. The ACM Category includes procurement related to aircraft maintenance products and services. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality services with a strong focus on value.

In this role, responsibilities will include executing on sourcing strategies, involvement in the competitive bid processes and contract negotiations, and contributing to the overall improvement of procurement practices at Air Canada.

In greater detail, key areas of responsibility include the following:

- Execute Aircraft Maintenance category procurement strategies
- Maintain an understanding of emerging industry and supply market trends to strengthen Air Canada's negotiating positions
- Stay abreast of Air Canada Maintenance strategic initiatives and priorities through close collaboration with the Maintenance department
- Analyse and monitor category spend and expiring contracts to uncover potential sourcing and consolidation opportunities
- Engage the COE team to conduct research and analysis
- Lead and manage procurement events
- Conduct supply market research and baseline spend analysis
- Work with cross functional teams to determine business requirements and establish sourcing strategies that deliver financial and non-financial benefits (e.g. service levels, risk mitigation)
- Prepare and issue RFPs, evaluate responses and conduct negotiations
- Involved in contract negotiations and contract drafting and execution
- Contribute to the improvement of internal procurement practices
- Participate in the establishment of best-in-class procurement methods
- Improve models to evaluate supplier proposals using quantitative and qualitative criteria
- Act as an ambassador for Strategic Procurement and Air Canada
- Further develop SP's relationships with internal customers over the course of procurement events
- Effectively communicate and promote the successes of SP
- Actively engage in learning Air Canada's business processes
- Continually seek areas for improvement

**Qualifications**
- University degree in a relevant field of study (commerce, supply chain, engineering, information technology)
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Ability to influence without formal authority
- Strong ability to be autonomous
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to innovate, intellectual curiosity and creative thinking
- Strong organizational skills and work ethic
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and accommodate changing priorities
- High degree of professionalism and discretion is essential
- Completion of (or working towards) a SCMP designation, ISM or other procurement designation is an asset
- Flexibility with work hours is required. Occasional travel may be required.

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Linguistic Requirements**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.

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