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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Aircraft Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college diploma or equivalent in commerce, business administration, procurement, or another discipline considered relevant.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar role in the manufacturing sector.
  • Proficiency with office software, including Google Suite and SAP.
  • Ability to negotiate, manage contracts, and manage projects.
  • Excellent spoken and written French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize local procurement for the speedshop.
  • Manage the full purchasing cycle, from issuing requests for proposals and negotiating contracts through monitoring supplier performance on cost, delivery, and quality.
  • Manage the complete RFI/RFQ consultation cycle with the qualified supplier panel using selection matrices.
  • Conduct contract negotiations on price, delivery times, and terms, and present recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate multifunctional teams throughout award phases.
  • Manage NPI/MOD projects with programs, Airbus sites, and commodity buyers.
  • Monitor contractual performance, including on-time delivery, on-quality delivery, costs, and logistics, from innovation through support.
  • Manage contract renewals, resolve invoice disputes with Finance, and track savings and total cost of ownership.
  • Maintain the supplier panel and verify supplier compliance with ISO, GDPR, USMCA, and insurance requirements.
  • Identify and de-risk critical products with SCQM, escalating alerts as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with group processes (R08) and procurement ethics, and limit off-contract purchases.
  • Participate in functional meetings to anticipate needs and propose contingency plans.
  • Report weekly performance indicators to management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the aerospace sector.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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