Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!
Cargojet is Canadas 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 Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shippers 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:
Lead purchasing and inventory sales operations by designing and implementing effective procurement processes that ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement in support of airline maintenance activities.
Essential Position Functions:
- Supervise and coordinate the Technical Buyers team, ensuring all material requests, purchasing, and inventory sales are managed efficiently and in compliance with Canadian, FAA, and EASA regulations.
- Design, implement, and refine procurement and inventory control processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.
- Oversee the procurement cycle, ensuring all purchasing decisions are supported by competitive quotes and that all purchase, repair, and work orders are properly approved in accordance with ERP workflows and company policies.
- Maintain complete and accurate records for all purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory sales.
- Collaborate with MRO, Engine Shops, and Finance to maintain optimal supply of parts and materials, avoid over-ordering, and support maintenance schedules.
- Review and maintain inventory sales lists; support AOG shipments and urgent material needs.
- Recommend new vendors and assist with vendor approvals in line with company standards.
- Train and mentor team members, review shift schedules, and support employee development.
- Ensure all documentation, systems, and work areas meet company and regulatory standards.
- Identify and lead process improvements to drive operational excellence and cost savings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma required, post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
- SCMP/PMAC certification is an asset.
- Experience with SAP S/4 HANA is preferred.
- Engineering knowledge is an asset.
- Minimum 5 years experience in aviation materials management, including 3 years in a purchasing management role.
- Strong experience in process design and implementation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian, FAA, and EASA regulations for aeronautical products.
- Demonstrated self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
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.
