Buyer - Technical

About Jazz Aviation LP:

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canada’s largest regional airline and Air Canada’s primary Air Canada Express operator, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture, as reflected in the Company Awards and Recognition page.

Join our award-winning team and be part of shaping the future of regional aviation!

The Opportunity:
Manage inventory levels to ensure availability of stock. Liaise with internal/external customers as well as suppliers to understand the needs and to ensure products are acquired in a timely manner.

Key Deliverables:

• Negotiate with suppliers in a timely manner to obtain product with optimal price and quality.
• Resolve problems with suppliers relating to parts, shipping errors, pricing and invoicing etc.
• Facilitate product returns when required as a result of shipping or product issues.
• Provide direction or input into the creation and/or adjustment of inventory minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Follow up with internal customers to confirm parts information, gathering requirements if necessary to research product solution and complete order in a timely manner.
• Follow up with Material Coordinators, Stores personnel and Suppliers to facilitate resolution of critical operational situations, while ensuring costs are managed whenever possible.
• Follow up on critical orders with suppliers and internal customers.
• Use knowledge of best practices to manage purchasing related costs (i.e. shipping, terms of payment etc.)
• Provide monthly reporting on activities and achievement of savings targets.
• Assist with any identified departmental objectives or initiatives as required.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of the internal computer systems to manage/maintain/amend purchasing data, history and specific supplier information.
• Generate ad hoc reports, as necessary to analyze and understand purchasing trends and history.
• Constructively participate in annual Safety and Quality audits, survey, or investigations.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Certification and Experience

• High school diploma is required.
• Aviation or Aerospace technical background or education is preferred.
• SCMP/PMAC (Supply Chain Management Professional /Purchasing Management Association of Canada) accreditation, and/or other procurement training is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement or supply management experience is preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Power BI.
• Ability to understand and interpret department and corporate objectives.
• Knowledgeable in aircraft parts, purchasing, and repair activities.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and manage periods of high stress and high workload when handling critical situations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast?paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Able to obtain product in a timely manner with optimal price and quality.
• Independently able to resolve problems with suppliers relating to parts, shipping errors, pricing and invoicing, etc.

Additional Qualifications

• Aviation related procurement experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of aircraft OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalogue) and (Component Maintenance Manual), Service Bulletins, and Ads (Airworthiness Directives) is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Trax Maintenance information system considered an asset.

Language Requirements

• English language fluency or working knowledge.

Benefits of Joining our Award-Winning Team:

• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network, giving you and your family access to incredible destinations.
• Secure your future with our competitive defined contribution pension plan designed to support long-term financial well-being.
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package, including health, dental, life, and disability coverage to keep you and your loved ones protected.

We strive to make our workplace accessible and inclusive. To support your success, we can provide accommodations for people with disabilities, such as adjustments or assistive measures to remove barriers during the recruitment process. If you require any accessibility support, please contact us at [email protected].

Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.