Category Specialist

OverviewReporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement, the Category Specialist supports sourcing and contracting, with a primary focus on Technical Operations and Fleet. Working closely with Category Managers (Components, Airframe Maintenance and Engines/Powerplant) and technical business partners, the role supports category and contract strategy and converts requirements into RFx packages, negotiations and executable agreements.
Main Responsibilities
Execute assigned aircraft technical sourcing initiatives and contract renewals from requirements definition through award and contract execution.
Develop complete RFx packages, including commercial requirements, pricing schedules, bidder instructions, evaluation criteria and contract documentation.
Work with TechOps stakeholders to develop and edit scopes of work, specifications, deliverables and performance requirements.
Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations, analyze supplier proposals and prepare clear award recommendations.
Develop negotiation positions and lead or support negotiations based on the value, risk and complexity of the procurement.
Draft and revise contracts, amendments, statements of work, schedules, pricing attachments and commercial terms. Coordinate Legal and stakeholder review.
Support Category Managers with spend, supplier, market and contract analysis to inform category plans, sourcing priorities and contract strategy.
Manage multiple sourcing and contracting files, approvals, timelines, renewals and records in line with procurement and regulatory requirements.
Experience and Qualifications
2 to 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, contracting for services and materials or a related commercial role. Aviation, aerospace, MRO or another technical and regulated industry is preferred.
Proven experience developing RFx packages, evaluation criteria and sourcing recommendations.
Proven experience negotiating commercial terms and drafting or revising contracts and scopes of work.
Ability to work with engineers and technical stakeholders and translate technical requirements into sourcing and contract documents.
Highly organized, strong commercial, analytical, organizational and written communication skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent files.
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience. A procurement or supply chain designation is an asset.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience sourcing aircraft components, repairable or rotable parts, repair services, OEM products, exchange or leasing programs, or MRO services.
Familiarity with time and material, fixed-price, exchange, lease, repair or performance-based commercial models.
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