Buyer - Technical

Job Description - Buyer - Technical (YHZ-2026-7190-012178)

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Buyer - Technical

Primary Location

: CA-NS-HalifaxJob Type : TemporaryTerm in Months : 12Shift : Days

Number of Openings

: 1

About Jazz Aviation LP :

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canada’s largest regional airline and Air Canada’s primary Air Canada Express operator, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture, as reflected in the Company page.

Join our award-winning team and be part of shaping the future of regional aviation!

The Opportunity :

Manage inventory levels to ensure availability of stock. Liaise with internal / external customers as well as suppliers to understand the needs and to ensure products are acquired in a timely manner.

Key Deliverables :

• Negotiate with suppliers in a timely manner to obtain product with optimal price and quality.
• Resolve problems with suppliers relating to parts, shipping errors, pricing and invoicing etc.
• Facilitate product returns when required as a result of shipping or product issues.
• Provide direction or input into the creation and / or adjustment of inventory minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Follow up with internal customers to confirm parts information, gathering requirements if necessary to research product solution and complete order in a timely manner.
• Follow up with Material Coordinators, Stores personnel and Suppliers to facilitate resolution of critical operational situations, while ensuring costs are managed whenever possible.
• Follow up on critical orders with suppliers and internal customers.
• Use knowledge of best practices to manage purchasing related costs (i.e. shipping, terms of payment etc.)
• Provide monthly reporting on activities and achievement of savings targets.
• Assist with any identified departmental objectives or initiatives as required.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of the internal computer systems to manage / maintain / amend purchasing data, history and specific supplier information.
• Generate ad hoc reports, as necessary to analyze and understand purchasing trends and history.
• Constructively participate in annual Safety and Quality audits, survey, or investigations.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education, Certification and Experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

Additional Qualifications

Language Requirements

Benefits of Joining our Award-Winning Team :

Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.