Senior Accountant

Job Description

Do you have experience in aeronautics or any other industry, have you worked in Procurement and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you! The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for an Aerostructure buyer for Aftersales A220 Strategic Procurement team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the Material and Parts Procurement team responsible for / developing Sourcing strategy, contracting and supplier performance. The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Aerostructure buyer for Aftersales will be to conduct commercial and contractual negotiations to secure spares, retrofit and upgrade campaigns for the A220 fleet in service. You will be responsible for the performance and transformation of our after-sales supply chain, managing a diverse team and negotiating directly with key suppliers. Your role will be to define the category strategy, reduce costs, and ensure that our customers, both internal and external, receive the support they need.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

Financial rewards:

• Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

Work / Life Balance:

• A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

Wellbeing/Health:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, public shuttle service between Montreal and Mirabel and carpooling application.

Individual development:

• Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

In your duties, you will be called upon to:

• Manage a portfolio of Aerostructure suppliers required for spares parts, material services (retrofits, upgrades, PCRs) for A220 program.
• Support the definition and implement the Material & Aerostructure aftermarket Commodity Strategy, including the securitization of out of production parts.
• Co-Lead the aerostructures A220 Aftermarket sourcing group, and bring improvements in governance with the quality functions of the supply chain, program, operations etc. In close alignment with the relevant serial Commodity / Multi Functional Team Leader.
• Manage the tendering and contracting process for spares when applicable.
• Manage the suppliers contracts and claims throughout the Material & Aerostructure spares life cycle including the negotiation of change requests.
• Manage the relationship with the suppliers.
• Contribute to the Customer Services’ competitiveness stream through Cost reduction and cash containment initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation of digitalized solutions.
• Comply with Airbus Procedural Documents.

As the ideal candidate,

• Effective negotiator with proven commercial and contractual background with legal awareness.
• Ability to lead meetings and implement the right governance model.
• Efficient project management.
• Financial key indicators knowledge.
• Ability to drive improvement & innovation to concrete results.
• Proven in communication, especially with supplier representatives.
• Effective management of customer expectations and stakeholders.
• Negotiation level in English.

It is a plus if you have an in-depth know-how of the Material and Aerostructure market and supplier strategies.

Please upload your resume in French and English.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent. Airbus Canada subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, aboriginals, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

This job requires knowledge of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity as the foundation of the company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering <JF-SM-SP>

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