Buyer - Technical

Purpose of position

The Buyer is a member of the Routine Purchasing Team and is responsible for processing material requisitions and managing inventory levels to ensure availability of stock. The role requires close collaboration with internal/external customers as well as suppliers, to understand the requirements and ensure that products or services are procured and delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Key responsibilities

• Competently negotiate with suppliers in a timely manner to obtain product or services with optimal price and quality.
• Use knowledge of best practices to make sound purchasing decisions, managing purchasing related costs (i.e. transportation, tariff, duties, currency, terms of payment, etc.). Timely release of orders, both technical and non-technical in nature.
• Diligently follow up with suppliers to fulfill orders as expected, or expedite early delivery to maintain appropriate stock levels, communicating outcomes to necessary.
• Responsible to participate or lead meetings with suppliers, demonstrating professionalism and effectively managing the day-to-day supplier relationship.
• Resolve problems with suppliers relating to parts, shipping errors, material certification, pricing and invoicing etc. Facilitating product returns when required as a result of errors.
• Provide direction or input into the creation and/or adjustment of inventory minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Follow up with internal customers to confirm parts information, technical approvals, gathering requirements if necessary to research product solution and complete order in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with purchasing team members, Stores personnel and Suppliers to support resolution of critical operational situations, while ensuring costs are managed whenever possible.
• Maintain sound knowledge of key procurement contracts, obligations, and benefits, for compliance.
• Action project related tasks to support the advance provisioning of materials, including ordering aircraft conversion parts, fabrications, and/or kits.
• Provide monthly reporting on activities and achievement of savings targets.
• Assist with any identified departmental objectives or initiatives as required.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of the internal computer systems to manage/maintain/amend purchasing data, history and specific supplier information.
• Competently work with Microsoft BI and Excel to prepare reports or analyze data, related to purchasing trends, spend history, material forecasting, supplier offerings, or surplus material packages.
• Constructively participate in annual Safety and Quality audits, survey, or investigations.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret department and corporate objectives.
• Knowledgeable in purchasing activities, inventory management and repair activities.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and manage periods of high stress and high workload when handling critical situations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Able to manage time and priorities to obtain product in a timely manner with optimal price and quality.
• Independently able to resolve problems with suppliers relating to parts, shipping errors, certification, pricing and invoicing, etc.
• Confidently participate or lead supplier meetings to maintain a strong relationship.
• Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written. (Must be able to communicate with English internal and external customers across the country.)

Preferred qualifications

• Aviation or Aerospace technical education or experience.
• Aviation procurement experience.
• SCMP/PMAC (Supply Chain Management Professional /Purchasing Management Association of Canada) accreditation, and/or other procurement training.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement or supply management experience.
• Working knowledge of aircraft technical documentation: Transport Canada material certification requirements, IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalogue), CMM (i.e. Component Maintenance Manual), SB (Service Bulletins) and ADs (Airworthiness Directives).
• Experience in data analysis.
• Working knowledge of Trax Maintenance information system and Ariba.
• An understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles and practices.

Benefits of joining our award-winning team

• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network, giving you and your family access to incredible destinations.
• Secure your long-term financial well-being with our competitive, employer-supported retirement savings programs (defined contribution pension plan or voluntary group RRSP) for permanent employees.
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package, including health, dental, life, and accident insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.

About Jazz Aviation LP

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is the primary operator of Air Canada Express services, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture. Visit our Company Awards and Recognition page to learn more about the honours we've earned.

Join our award-winning team and be part of shaping the future of regional aviation!

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

We strive to make our workplace accessible and inclusive. To support your success, we can provide accommodations for people with disabilities, such as adjustments or assistive measures to remove barriers during the recruitment process. If you require any accessibility support, please contact us at [email protected].

Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.