Position Overview:
Support Procurement Management in the further development of IMP Aerospace’s Supplier base. Administer Supply Agreements with strategic suppliers including the implementation of Supplier Scorecards / Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for on-time delivery, quality of parts & documentation, price competitiveness, customer satisfaction and supplier progress reports. The senior role requires a solid understanding of both technical and soft skills to motivate employees and encourage entrepreneurship in applying and adhering to best commercial practices.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
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Provide training to Buyers in purchasing tactics and strategies as required to increase the skill capabilities of the department to implement and execute commodity strategy to support cost, quality, supplier reduction, and delivery sourcing goals.
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Be seen as “an example” through the senior’s words and actions, as the model of calibre for all Procurement employees to aspire.
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Train Buyers in the ethics, process and procedures of in accordance with company SPP’s and AD’s.
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Act as a sounding board for junior employees in the sourcing, investigation, evaluation to ensure unimpeded progress for the approval of new suppliers.
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Assist Buyers or those employees needing skill training, to better organize daily functions and prioritisation to boost employee quality and volume of work in accordance with Procurement’s objectives.
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Raise and maintain awareness concerning the essence of Procurement’s relationship with suppliers in regards to consistent quality and adherence to delivery commitments.
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Coordinate as required with Quality, Certification, Program Management, Production Planning, Engineering, and Contracts to best provide superior service to all internal Customers.
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Lead the development of strategies to assist in cost reduction in regards to all IMP Aerospace’s material requirements.
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Work within and promote Lean practices to meet department and division goals.
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Develop a customer-supplier relationship to ensure all parts & materials meet the requirements of internal and external customers.
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Responsible for Supplier Management including but not limited to establishing supplier reporting and periodic supplier reviews as required to track and monitor progress, risks and constraints that may impact performance. Manage the risk and constraints in a proactive matter to ensure the supplier implements and adheres to workaround and / or recovery plans to meet on dock delivery dates and to mitigate scope and cost creep.
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Review internal requests, prepare and release requests for quote (RFQ), tenders, and negotiate pricing and terms & conditions with suppliers.
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Prepare purchase orders for approval and / or release in accordance with SPP’s and AD’s.
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Responsible for the management of purchase records/orders in the MRP system (JD Edwards) including continually updating promised delivery dates, and purchase order notes i.e. delivery status, constraints and risks.
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Continually benchmark, negotiate with and select those suppliers who can meet or exceed company requirements in terms of best value for price, quality, and delivery.
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Resolve discrepant, defective or unacceptable products/services with the Receiving Inspection, the Receiving and Quality Assurance departments, users, vendors and others to determine the source and root cause of the problem and the necessary corrective / preventative actions action as required.
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Ensure invoice discrepancies are corrected accurately and in a timely manner.
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Participate in departmental and program review meetings.
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Provide oral and written reports and correspondence as required, both internally and externally.
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Meet supplier representatives on behalf of the company.
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Carry out special assignments as required.
Position Requirements
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Undergraduate degree and 7 to 10 years relevant experience and progression in purchasing/procurement ideally in the aerospace and / or aviation industries; or same level of experience in a similar type of complex and dynamic technical environment.
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Preference given to candidates with, or pursuing a P. Log or Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) certification.
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Skill in using MRP system; knowledge of JD Edwards would be considered an asset.
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Skill in using computers for intermediate to advanced spreadsheet analysis and communications.
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Familiarity or experience with aerospace purchasing and products a definite asset.
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Dynamic and have the ability to multi-task and shift priorities in a very demanding work environment while providing a high level of accuracy and detail.
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Must be available for after regular hours evening / weekend coverage on an overtime and / or rotating shift basis if required.
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Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
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Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 5S activities in your area.
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Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply on-line at www.impgroup.com.
Internal applicants please use source code: I am an IMP employee.
IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self identify on either your application form, covering letter or resume.
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