Maintenance Buyer

The position holder is responsible for the procurement of parts, materials, equipment, and services required to support aircraft maintenance operations, while ensuring cost efficiency, on-time delivery, and compliance with regulatory and company standards. The incumbent collaborates with multiple teams, manages supplier relationships, and maintains strict attention to documentation and certification requirements.

Responsabilities

• Purchase parts, materials, equipment, and services from established suppliers, and identify potential new vendors;
• Support the team in evaluating supplier selection;
• Initiate the approval process for new suppliers when required;
• Create and revise purchase orders;
• Select the appropriate supplier to ensure fast and/or cost-effective delivery;
• Maintain records of purchase orders and certifications;
• Save invoices for accounting purposes;
• Support the supplier parts return process (core returns);
• Establish and maintain strong business and contractual relationships with suppliers;
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost-reduction opportunities;
• Ensure rigorous follow-up on each request to minimize delays;
• Interact with multiple cross-functional teams (maintenance, stores, and finance);
• Update product data sheets in the database as needed;
• Support warehouse activities and annual inventory counts;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures by using only company-approved equipment and materials.

Required qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent;
• Experience in procurement/purchasing management;
• Certificate in aeronautical supply chain management (an asset);
• Experience with or knowledge of Corridor (an asset);
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Ability to read and understand technical certification documents for aircraft components and parts (8130-1, Form 1, Certificate of Conformity);
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status;
• Eligible to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Your Skills

• Strong communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written);
• Reason: Sign-off documents are in English; procedures, specifications, and technical regulations are written in English.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong sense of ethics and customer-oriented mindset.

Our Offer

• Experienced and dynamic team;
• Uniform provided;
• Competitive salary;
• Flexible schedule;
• On-site parking;
• Company events;
• RRSP program;
• 3 weeks of vacation after the first year of service;
• 5 personal days;
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Mail-order pharmacy service;
• Life insurance;
• Short- and long-term disability insurance;
• Dental and prescription drug coverage.