Supply Chain Agent (Aftermarket)
- Dorval, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
*** Please note: must have contract negotiation and contract drafting experience.***
- Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers located worldwide from a commercial and contractual standpoint.
- Develop new sources of supply and establish strategic alliances.
- Develop negotiation business strategies.
- Lead and participate in the development of the commodity by managing projects that would include the preparation of business cases.
- Lead, develop and execute the commodity strategy and provide to senior management project and negotiation statuses.
- Identify, analyze and realize cost reduction opportunities.
- Create and maintain formal networks internally and externally.
- Act as single interface with suppliers of new business.
- Support Sites and/or Business Units with appropriate sourcing strategies.
- Coordinate and lead negotiations of any claims with suppliers in support of business unit production issues.
- Support Business Units in the application of contractual remedies against material breaches.
- Lead contract negotiations with suppliers.
- Ensure contracts are maintained in accordance with our business requirements.
- Support other supply chain agents in their contract negotiations, the commercial agreements and product changes negotiations, as well as the contracts amendments.
- Participate in the governance of cost reduction initiatives and ensure projects come to fruition.
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, in law, in supply chain or equivalent.
- You have at least five (5) years of contract negotiations experience; 8+ years preferred.
- You have experience in the aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment and/or program management, in a commercial role, an asset.
- You have excellent negotiation skills and experience in project management.
- You are detail oriented, focused and committed to meeting deadlines.
- You are a strong team player, recognized for your leadership and innovation, and ability to mobilize a team.
- You have a high proficiency and are a good communicator in French and English (written and spoken)
- You have strong capabilities in operations and financial management.
- You are comfortable with complex technical topics and have knowledge of legal terminology or interpretation of contracts.
- You can work with MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Outlook.
- Occasional business travel may be required, depending on business needs.
- Must be able to work on site at least two days per week, sometimes more, as per the applicable policy.
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Responsibilities
Manage strategic supplier relationships and lead sourcing, commodity strategy, and contract negotiations, including drafting, amendments, claims, and contractual remedies. Identify and deliver cost-reduction initiatives, support business units with sourcing and supplier issues, and report project and negotiation status to senior management.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in business administration, law, supply chain, or an equivalent field is required, along with at least five years of contract negotiation experience; eight or more years is preferred. Candidates should bring strong negotiation and project management skills, preferably with aerospace, manufacturing, or program management experience, be proficient in written and spoken French and English, and be comfortable with technical topics, legal terminology, and Microsoft Office tools.
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Drafting
- Strategic Sourcing
- Commodity Strategy
- Cost Reduction
- Project Management
- Negotiation Strategy
- Contract Management
- Claims Negotiation
- Contractual Remedies
- Commercial Agreements
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- French Communication
- English Communication
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Categories
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Legal
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- Supply Chain
- Aftermarket
- Aerospace
- Aviation
- Manufacturing
- Supplier Relationships
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Management
- Commodity Strategy
- Business Cases
- Cost Reduction
- Claims Management
- Contractual Remedies
- Commercial Agreements
- Product Changes
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- French
- English
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook