Technical Buyer, Maintenance Procurement

 Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!

 Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Primary Objective of the Position:

Under the general direction of Manager, Procurement and Inventory Sales, assist with the procurement of aircraft parts and materials as requested by the maintenance engineering and planning departments. Ensure duties are performed in accordance with Cargojet’s Policies & Procedures and MCM/MPM Technical documentation. 

• Source for procurement and obtain quotations for the purchase of aircraft parts, engine parts, tools, stock, and services, in accordance with Cargojet’s internal controls and purchasing policies.


• Ability to work on time critical MEL purchases, taking into consideration, availability of parts with other operators; and logistics to ensure the part is shipped to the required location on priority.


• Ensure parts and supplies are purchased from (AVL) Company approved sources, and arrive with proper documents, including certifications from regulatory authorities (FAA, TC, EASA) and WHMIS.


• Maintain effective inter-departmental communication with Stores, Maintenance and MCC on the status of AOG, MEL & high priority shipments.


• Obtain Material Return Authorizations, and follow-up as required.


• Periodic on-call duties, as might be required during day shift, night shift (if needed) and weekends.


• Electronic Filing of all procurement documents, including purchase orders, quotes, certs, specs and any related documents.


• Be knowledgeable with all company and government manuals and documents pertaining to their work.


• Maintain a clean and efficient and safe work area.


• Work under the guidance of the Supervisor, Purchasing and Inventory sales to ensure smooth operations.


• Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma required, post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.


• 3 Years Aviation Materials Management Experience


• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA is preferred.


• Engineering knowledge is an asset.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.

Important to Know: 

• Cargojet is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.


• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.