Strategic Procurement Advisor - Product & In-flight Services

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Advisor, based out of our Montreal Headquarters to become part of Air Canada’s Strategic Procurement (SP) team which is comprised of several Category Management teams and a Knowledge Management (KM) team. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and contributing to a broad range of sourcing events. Given the cross-functional nature of procurement at Air Canada, this opportunity will provide interaction with key stakeholders in many parts of the organization. This role requires someone who will be a key contributor to important sourcing projects for Air Canada, as we focus on long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will apply a passion for leadership and collaboration to obtain the best value for the airline and to develop mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. Responsibilities The successful candidate will report to the Principal, SP - Product and In-flight Services and will support sourcing projects related to Air Canada’s Product categories (including but not limited to catering services, food and beverage items, onboard amenities and premium lounge services). The candidate will lead individual projects as well as supporting the Principal SP Manager by collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality services with a strong focus on value. This individual will also bring a strong focus on process optimization and customer-centricity through a variety of initiatives. In this role, responsibilities will include conducting supply market research, building category/project baselines, establishing sourcing strategies, seeking proposals, conducting pricing and contract negotiations, and contributing to the overall improvement of procurement practices at Air Canada. Key areas of responsibility include the following: Lead and manage procurement events, independently or in collaboration with the Principal Strategic Procurement: Conduct supply market research and baseline spend analysis. Work with cross functional teams to determine business requirements and establish sourcing strategies that deliver financial and non-financial benefits (e.g. service levels, risk mitigation). Prepare and issue RFPs, evaluate responses and conduct negotiations. Design and implement category strategies that deliver financial and other performance targets such as service, quality, and risk management. Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract drafting and execution. Contribute to the improvement of internal procurement practices: Develop and maintain an understanding of emerging industry and supply market trends to strengthen Air Canada’s negotiating positions. Stay abreast of the Air Canada Product strategy through collaboration with the Product, Inflight department(s) and other business units. Participate in the establishment of best-in-class procurement methods. Develop models to evaluate supplier proposals using quantitative and qualitative criteria. Act as an ambassador for Strategic Procurement and Air Canada: Further develop SP relationships with internal customers through all engagements and current/potential service providers to Air Canada. Effectively communicate and promote the successes of SP. Actively engage in learning Corporate and Commercial subject matter, negotiation best practices, Air Canada’s governance and business processes. Qualifications University degree combined with at least 2-3 years of experience related to the role (Procurement, Sourcing, Supply chain, Analytics, Finance and/or Airline business experience). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams). Experience and/or certification in Power-Bi, Power Apps and data analysis tools …

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