Maintenance Purchaser

The Maintenance Purchaser is responsible for procuring parts, materials, equipment, and services needed to support aircraft maintenance operations while ensuring cost-efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams, management of supplier relationships, and careful attention to documentation and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, materials, equipment, and services from established suppliers or explore potential new vendors;
• Support the team in evaluating supplier options;
• Initiate the approval process for new suppliers as needed;
• Create and adjust purchase orders;
• Select the appropriate supplier to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery;
• Maintain records of purchase orders and certifications;
• File invoices for accounting purposes;
• Support the return of parts to suppliers (core return process);
• Establish and maintain strong commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers;
• Identify, analyze, and implement cost-saving opportunities;
• Track each request closely to minimize delays;
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams (maintenance, warehouse, and finance);
• Update product datasheets in the database as needed;
• Support warehouse activities and the annual inventory count;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures by using only approved equipment and materials provided by the company.

Requirements

• College diploma or equivalent;
• Experience in procurement or purchasing;
• Certificate in Aviation Supply Management (an asset);
• Experience or knowledge of the Corridor (an asset);
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite;
• Ability to read and understand technical certification of components (8130-1, Form 1, Certificate of Conformity);
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• Eligible for Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Skills / Competencies

• Strong communication skills in English and French (verbal and written);
• Perform tasks accurately and efficiently with great attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong ethics and customer-focused mindset.

Benefits

• Experienced and dynamic team!
• Uniform provided;
• Competitive salary;
• Flexible schedule;
• On-site parking;
• Company events;
• RRSP;
• 3 weeks of vacation after the first year in service;
• 5 personal days off;

Full range of benefits

Group insurance including:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Postal Pharmacy
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Dental and drug coverage