Senior Buyer, Strategic Procurement - Technical Operation

Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we’re just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

The senior buyer will be responsible for evaluating, establishing and executing the procurement strategies most appropriate to the company’s objectives for the purchasing of Technical Operations, while respecting the  policies of the organization. The agreements that will be put in place will optimize the total cost of acquisition, maintain or improve the quality of the products and/or services required as per the timeline while minimizing business risks.

Responsibilities

Establish Procurement Strategies and negotiate agreements that optimize the services while meeting operational and financial objectives of the company as well the policies of the organization.

• Develop and maintain good business relationships with suppliers and key partners in the industry;
• Strategic watch and attend committees and conferences in the industry;
• Work continuously in partnership with Technical Operations to understand and support their needs, objectives and contribute to their success;
• Perform market research and identify potential suppliers;
• Draft the tender documents and lead the complete tender exercise;
• Analyze supplier proposals (quantitative and qualitative analysis, risk);
• Negotiate terms and conditions in compliance with internal processes and policies;
• Prepare the draft contract to reflect the completed negotiations;
• Manage contract and the relationship with key partners (signature, changes, invoice discrepancy, compliance, business reviews and monitoring); 
• Conduct spend analysis and recommend business improvement initiatives;
• Support the internal clients in supplier’s performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration or the equivalent;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement;
• Experience in technical operations within the aviation industry;
• Highly developed sense of customer service and communication and writing  skills;
• Knowledge of administration and skills in analysis and problem solving;
• Skills developed in negotiation;
• Ability to manage multiple files at once;
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office;
• Available to travel occasionally;
• Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written*.

*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.