Acheteur Senior Tête De VersionCabine / Senior Buyer Head Of VersionCabin Procurement (Varennes)

Job Description

Vous avez une expérience dans l'aéronautique ou toutes autres industries, vous avez travaillé dans le domaine des achats et/ou approvisionnement et vous souhaitez évoluer et développer de nouvelles compétences? Ce poste est pour vous! Le programme d'avions commerciaux A220 recherche son futur Acheteur Senior Cabine (f/h) pour piloter le périmètre stratégique de notre fournisseur Safran et la gestion des HOV (Head of Version). Basé(e) à Mirabel, vous travaillerez au cœur d'une équipe locale dynamique, en synergie quotidienne avec les équipes d'approvisionnement d'Airbus et en collaboration avec les Équipes Multi-Fonctionnelles (MFT) basées à Mirabel, Toulouse et Hambourg. L'organisation de l'équipe est établie de manière à promouvoir la collaboration transversale de manière autonome, en se soutenant mutuellement et en apprenant collectivement. En tant qu’Acheteur Senior Cabine, votre rôle principal consiste à orchestrer le développement des nouvelles têtes de version (HOV) pour chaque client de l’A220, depuis le lancement de la configuration jusqu’à la signature des accords financiers. Vous pilotez les activités de votre fournisseur en étroite collaboration avec les équipes multifonctionnelles (Programme, Finance, Ingénierie). Vous menez des projets stratégiques transversaux et assumez la responsabilité des objectifs de réduction des coûts sur votre périmètre. Interlocuteur de premier plan, vous agissez comme arbitre clé pour résoudre les litiges commerciaux et contractuels.

The A220 commercial aircraft program is seeking its future Senior Cabin Buyer (m/f) to lead the strategic scope of our supplier Safran and the management of HOVs (Head of Version). Based in Mirabel, you will work within a dynamic local team, in daily synergy with Airbus procurement teams and in close collaboration with the Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) based in Mirabel, Toulouse, and Hamburg. The team is structured to promote autonomous, cross-functional collaboration, where members support one another and learn collectively. As a Senior Cabin Buyer, your primary role will be to orchestrate the development of new Heads of Version (HOV) for each A220 customer, from the launch of the configuration to the signing of financial agreements. You will drive your supplier’s activities in close collaboration with internal multi-functional teams (Program, Finance, Engineering). You will lead cross‑functional strategic projects and take ownership of cost‑reduction targets within your scope. As a primary point of contact, you will act as a key arbitrator to resolve commercial and contractual disputes.

Challenges

• Serve as the single Cabin Procurement focal point for all topics and milestones related to Heads of Version (HOV).
• Secure the A220 ramp‑up by ensuring supply chain maturity within your scope.
• Protect the program's financial performance by firmly containing prices and preventing cost increases.
• Drive value by actively identifying and implementing new cost‑reduction (Cost Improvement) opportunities.
• Drive contractual rigor, from the strict enforcement of agreements to the management and strategic analysis of supplier claims.
• Ensure financial compliance through the reconciliation of contractual costs (discount clauses, OSS activities, etc.).
• Work closely internationally by supporting A220 Program teams in consolidating the Operating Plan (OP) and Europe‑based Finance teams in steering recurring cost (RC) forecasts per configuration.

Working Environment

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area. The region offers a high quality of life, balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities.

How We Care for You

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on‑site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on‑site Medical Service, public shuttle service between Montreal and Mirabel and carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to over 10000 e‑learning courses, certifications, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a Procurement and/or Commercial role.
• Effective negotiator with strong business acumen and proven contract knowledge.
• Solid understanding of key financial indicators.
• Experience in delivering cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong data analytics and management skills, including mastery of the Google suite.
• Experience working in a multi‑functional environment.
• Effective management of customer expectations and stakeholders.
• Negotiation level in English. Other languages would be an asset.
• Autonomy, team spirit and solution‑driven attitude.
• Flexible and able to adapt to daily commercial and operational challenges.

Travel Requirements

This role may involve occasional business travel to the US and Europe and worldwide.

Company Information

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. Contract Type: Permanent. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to View email address on ca.talent.com.