Senior Buyer (General Procurement)

Job description:What if YOUR adventure with US began?!
Your working environment:We invite you to work at Airbus Atlantique, a new world‑class champion, No. 2 in aerostructures, No. 1 in pilot seats, and in the Top 3 for Premium passenger seats. Our Airbus Atlantique site based in Mirabel is looking for its future: Senior Buyer General Procurement
Job Summary:Under the supervision of the purchasing supervisor, the buyer ensures the management and optimization of the general purchasing portfolio. He/She assists internal clients in clarifying their needs, leads calls for tender, negotiates contracts, and ensures their administrative formalization in SAP (PR, PO, material master records).
In close collaboration with Finance and the SCQM teams, the buyer ensures supplier compliance, the control of total cost of ownership (TCO), and strict compliance with the group's ethical processes.
Responsibilities:Sourcing, Tenders & Negotiation
Support requirers to clarify their needs and respect the deadlines of the specifications;
Search for newsuppliers and manage account creation in One Supplier;
Lead calls fortender (RFI/RFQ), facilitate workshops and analyze offers via choice matrices;
Negotiate and draft contracts targeting the best conditions (price, deadlines, risks, TCO).
Administrative Execution & SAP Tracking
Formalize purchases in SAP: contract creation, material master records, validation of purchase requisitions (PR) and issuance of purchase orders (PO);
Monitor existing contracts and guarantee compliance of deliverables (quality, costs, deadlines OTD/OQD, logistics);
Manage contract renewals and handle invoicing disputes with Finance.
Supplier Management (SRM) & Compliance
Keep the supplier panel up to date and evaluate their overall performance;
Guarantee supplier compliance with group requirements (ISO, GDPR, USMCA, insurance);
De-risk critical products in collaboration with the SCQM team.
Governance, Reporting & Strategy
Ensure compliance with group purchasing processes and ethical rules (anti‑maverick buying);
Update weekly indicators (KPIs) and communicate savings and TCO to management and Finance;
Participate incross‑functional meetings to anticipate risks and propose contingency plans.
Profile sought:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, commerce (or equivalent).
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector in a similar role.
Experience in the aeronautical sector, an asset.
Mastery of computer tools (Google Suite, SAP);
Collaborative and communicative approach, ability to interact with different departments;
Strong negotiation, contracting, and project management skills;
Excellent command of spoken and written French and English, due to interactions with international suppliers and drafting contracts in English.
You don't seem to match 100%? No worries! Airbus will support you in finding the position that best matches your skills and aspirations.
This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Legal entity:Airbus Atlantique Canada Inc.
Contract type:Permanent
Experience level:Professional
Job family:Purchasing, procurement, orders
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