Contracts Analyst - Airside and Vendor Performance

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We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Analyst - Vendor Performance, Analytics & Contracts to join the Strategic Procurement team at our Montreal Headquarters. The successful candidate will support Fuel & Airside categories across Strategic Procurement and combine vendor performance management, analytics, contract lifecycle support and process automation to strengthen supplier accountability, improve commercial outcomes and enable timely, evidence based decisions.

Working closely with Strategic Procurement Managers, internal business stakeholders, Business Intelligence and IT partners, the analyst will establish consistent performance management practices, maintain trusted contract and supplier data, develop scalable dashboards and analytics tools using Microsoft Power BI and the broader Power Platform.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor Performance, Analytics & Automation
  • Establish and maintain a structured vendor-performance management framework across Strategic Procurement categories, including supplier segmentation, governance cadence, scorecards, escalation paths and continuous-improvement plans
  • Develop, maintain and continuously improve interactive Power BI dashboards and Power Platform solutions that convert contractual requirements and operational data into actionable supplier-performance insights.
  • Partner with Category Managers and business owners to translate contractual commitments, service levels, business outcomes and risk requirements into clear, measurable KPIs
  • Develop balanced supplier scorecards covering, as applicable, service, quality, cost, delivery, safety, compliance, sustainability, innovation, responsiveness and risk.
  • Synthesize data, identify performance trends, risks and improvement opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to Category Managers and stakeholders.
  • Adjust dashboards, data models and performance tools as contracts change, new suppliers are introduced or business requirements evolve.
  • Maintain the integrity, governance, documentation and stakeholder access for Strategic Procurement-owned contract, pricing, tender and vendor-performance data sources.
  • Work with Business Intelligence and IT partners to leverage authoritative data, develop sustainable analytical solutions and reduce reliance on manual or duplicate reporting.
  • Identify process gaps and implement practical automation solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Excel/VBA, SQL or other approved tools to improve data collection, reduce manual effort and limit errors.
  • Provide training, documentation and user support so Strategic Procurement colleagues can effectively use dashboards, applications and automated workflows.
  • Coordinate the timely receipt, review, validation and processing of supplier invoices in accordance with contractual terms, purchase orders, delegated authorities and established procurement and financial controls.
  • Develop invoice-control reports and dashboards that identify spend variances, recurring billing issues, payment delays and potential value leakage.
• Contract, Sourcing & Commercial Support
  • Provide analytical and coordination support throughout the source-to-contract and contract-lifecycle processes across Strategic Procurement categories Lead or support procurement processes on behalf of internal customer branches for airside goods and services.
  • Support competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Information, Proposals and Quotations, bid analysis, supplier evaluation and recommendation development.
  • Develop quantitative and qualitative evaluation models, financial models and cost-benefit analyses to support sourcing and commercial decisions.
  • Support supplier negotiations and contract development to secure agreements that deliver value and meet operational requirements.
  • Maintain accurate contract information and translate commercial terms, service levels and performance obligations into practical monitoring tools.

• Qualifications and Experience
  • University degree or college diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI and related Power Platform tools, such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
  • Working knowledge of data manipulation, modelling or automation using tools such as SQL, VBA and advanced Excel.
  • Experience in procurement, contract management, vendor performance, financial analysis, airlines, airport/airside services, supply chain or logistics is an asset.
  • Ability to understand the financial implications of operational decisions and develop supplier evaluation and cost-benefit models.
  • Experience with invoice validation, purchase-order matching, contract-based billing, financial reconciliation or accounts-payable processes is an asset.
  • Familiarity with procurement, ERP, invoicing or supplier-management systems, and with the financial controls supporting invoice approval and payment.
  • Ability to interpret contractual pricing provisions and reconcile complex invoices against rate structures, service records and supporting data.
  • Full proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
• Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical reasoning, applied logic and attention to detail.
  • Creative problem-solving, continuous-improvement mindset and ability to translate data into practical business decisions.
  • Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex information in a concise and accessible manner.
  • Effective project management, organization and prioritization in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • Results orientation, initiative, professionalism, discretion and a strong desire to innovate.
  • Flexibility with work hours and travel, as required.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.