2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Maintenance Purchaser is responsible for procuring parts, materials, equipment, and services needed to support aircraft maintenance operations while ensuring cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, management of supplier relationships, and careful attention to documentation and certifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase parts, materials, equipment, and services from established suppliers or explore potential new vendors;
- Support the team in evaluating supplier options;
- Initiate the approval process for new suppliers as needed;
- Create and adjust purchase orders;
- Select the appropriate supplier to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery;
- Maintain records of purchase orders and certifications;
- File invoices for accounting purposes;
- Support the return of parts to suppliers (core return process);
- Establish and maintain strong commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers;
- Identify, analyze, and implement cost-saving opportunities;
- Track each request closely to minimize delays;
- Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams (maintenance, warehouse, and finance);
- Update product datasheets in the database as needed;
- Support warehouse activities and the annual inventory count;
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures by using only approved equipment and materials provided by the company
Requirements
- College diploma or equivalent;
- Experience in procurement or purchasing;
- Certificate in Aviation Supply Management (an asset);
- Experience or knowledge of the Corridor (an asset);
- Strong knowledge of MS Office suite;
- Ability to read and understand technical certification of components (8130-1, Form 1, Certificate of Conformity);
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Eligible for Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Skills / Competencies
- Strong communication skills in English and French (verbal and written);
- Perform tasks accurately and efficiently with great attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Strong ethics and customer-focused mindset
Benefits
- Experienced and energetic team!
- Uniform provided;
- Competitive salary;
- Versatile schedule;
- On-site parking;
- Company events;
- RRSP;
- 3 weeks of vacation after the first year in service;
- 5 personal days off
Full range of benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Postal Pharmacy
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Dental and drug coverage
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