Strategic Procurement Manager - Dorval, Canada - Air Canada

Air Canada

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Dorval, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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.
We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager who will be based at our Montreal Headquarters.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Procurement Manager will work with the Manager, Strategic Procurement - Airside Services and Transportation & Logistics in leading sourcing projects related to the operations, domestically, transborder and international.

Airside Services relate to operations at airports, including but no limited to; ground and cargo handling, de-icing operations and glycol recovery, ground support equipment.

Transportation and Logistics focuses on freight (delivery, handling, audit, etc.), and similar to Airside Services, spans our passenger and cargo operations.

In this role, responsibilities will include conducting supply market research, building category/project baselines, establishing sourcing strategies, seeking proposals, conducting negotiations, and contributing to the overall improvement of procurement practices at Air Canada.

Key areas of responsibility include the following:

Lead and manage procurement events, independently or in collaboration with the Manager, Strategic Procurement:
Conduct supply market research and baseline spend analysis
Work with cross functional teams to determine business requirements and establish sourcing strategies
Lead competitive bid and contract negotiations
Design and implement category strategies that deliver financial and other performance targets such as service, quality, and risk management
Draft, execute contracts while working with different internal key stakeholders in reviewing the contract
Contribute to the improvement of internal procurement practices:
Participate in the establishment of best-in-class procurement methods
Develop models to evaluate supplier proposals using quantitative and qualitative criteria
Actively manage overall vendor relationships and performance:
Ensure contracted services are provided
Address operational issues escalating from internal customer
Support operation by facilitating discussion between parties
Supplier presentations to deliver the Air Canada service level feedback
Act as tactful facilitator during problem resolution without compromising the business relationship
Act as an ambassador for Strategic Procurement and Air Canada:
Further develop SP relationships with internal customers through all engagements and current/potential service providers to Air Canada
Qualifications
University degree in the relevant field of study (Commerce, Supply chain, Finances) or professional experience to support the responsibilities of this role
Demonstrated communication (verbal and written), analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
Experience in the any of the fields of: procurement, passenger airlines, Airports / Airside services environment, supply chain and/or logistics are all of added benefit.
Airport or cargo operational experience is an asset
The ability to lead projects individually as well as work in a group environment
Full proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and accommodate changing priorities
Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to innovate
Strong organizational skills
High degree of professionalism and discretion is essential
Flexibility with work hours and occasional travel may be required
Completion of (or working towards) a designation in SCMA, ISM or other procurement designation is an asset

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.