Specialist, Procurement (Helicopter Business Unit - 12-month term)

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As a Procurement Specialist you will perform a variety of data analysis and support supply chain process improvements, supplier sourcing and negotiation activities, and other business improvement initiatives. 

What You’ll do:

Purchasing & Contract Negotiation

• Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation.
• Obtains best value for money for purchases undertaken through effective negotiation with potential suppliers; maintains the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities and applies best industry practice.
• Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and/or expedite delivery; conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost problems.
• Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization.
• Engages, supports and obtains agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation.
• Continually strives to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and reduce the supplier base by working supplier rationalization projects.
• Pursues supplier consolidation or tiered supplier models and negotiates contracts with a view to reduce cost and obtain the best possible terms and conditions.

Business Process & Data Analyst

• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of business unit/functional group business processes and the information/data required and generated by these processes.
• Collaborates with other areas of the business to gather, consolidate, and analyze data to prepare business cases for business process changes, supplier sourcing and negotiations, and make vs. buy decision making.
• Comprehends and reacts to reports on the following measures of performance for assigned inventory and/or supplies: overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities.
• Produces a variety of ad-hoc reporting. Presents and/or assists with preparing presentations of various data and reporting for all levels of management.
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General

• Understands procurement and supplier sourcing and approval policies and procedures; interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to obtain appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Reviews and recommends updates to company instructions and material policies and procedures.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

What Skills You’ll use:

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year prior procurement experience (internship experience will be considered).
• Intermediate experience with data analytics tools demonstrated through 2+ years of relevant experience (Excel, Access, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution, oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements 

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in an aviation environment an asset.
• Experience working in an MRO environment an asset.
• 5 years' prior procurement experience preferred; thorough knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation required.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Pension plan with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

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With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

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StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.