Buyer - Sidney, Canada - De Havilland

De Havilland

Verified Company

Sidney, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. ('DHC') is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB.

DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training.

DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our Procurement team in Victoria BC.

Role Summary

Be the interface between Viking and a group of our worldclass aerospace supply chain partners.
Be accountable for managing the ongoing and assured supply of aircraft parts and services in line with Viking's requirements.
Be responsible for developing and improving the daytoday relationship between Viking and its supply chain partners.
Key accountabilities include supplier delivered quality, ontime delivery performance, cost, inventory and vendor continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Issuing RFQs and Purchase Orders for goods and services for In-Direct requirements
Management of open purchase orders and vendor performance
Maintaining purchase order integrity in line with ERP system and managing exception messages generated from ERP system
Working with Viking Supplier Quality Assurance, ensure that all vendors strictly adhere to Viking's Quality Management System
Engage fully withy Viking's metricbased performance management system
Adhering to material spend and inventory goals

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

25 years of Purchasing and or Procurement experience
Experience is the Aerospace sector is a benefit

SKILLS

Familiarity with manufacturing operations
Experience in LEAN environments
Strong communication skills and ability to influence others

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.