Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

MTU Maintenance Canada is the North American member of the MTU Maintenance network of companies, the largest independent provider of commercial engine maintenance services worldwide. Quality, efficiency and innovation are our strengths. You, too, can become part of our dedicated team.

Company: MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd.

Address: 4300 80th Street, Delta, BC V4K 3N3

Compensation: $36.77 - $42.94 per hour

Language requirement:
English

Buyer – Full‑time, Delta, Starter area Supply Chain, Target group Professionals

The Buyer purchases general and specialized equipment, materials and business services for use by the organization. Typical duties include purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors, evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers, and administering commercial contracts.

• Source materials and develop alternate vendors.
• Obtain and analyze price quotations and select supplier/vendor.
• Develop and analyze procurement data.
• Resolve material discrepancies with internal customers and suppliers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Process and administer repair orders with sub‑contractors to meet production requirements.
• Maintain procurement and repair prices in parts basic data.
• Monitor supplier and repair vendor performance and develop financial evaluations of products.
• Interact with external and internal customers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure contractual lead time, delivery terms and pricing are achieved or improved.
• Place inventory replenishment and purchase orders and trace them proactively to meet customer requirements, following up and expediting as required.
• Analyze company and customer inventory for procurements and recommendations; control and plan inventory to maximize customer service and achieve turnover targets.

• Must have Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Must have formal purchasing/supply chain management training at a recognized institution or equivalent experience in an aerospace purchasing/supply chain environment.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in materials management and handling systems or material or production planning processes.
• Ability to analyze inventory requirements using company computer systems.
• Ability to research and analyze procurement data and develop alternate sources.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, including a professional telephone manner.
• Must be a self‑directed team player and be able to carry out the duties of the position with minimum supervision in a team environment.
• Must have good organizational, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Must have proficiency in the use of SAP and MS Office (Excel) software programs.
• An understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable would be an asset.

Candidates will be required to take a knowledge and skills assessment to be deemed qualified to proceed to the interview process.

MTU supports diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

This position may require access to export‑controlled goods and technology. As a condition of employment, candidates must be able to comply with all applicable export control laws, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, and may be required to provide relevant information and documentation for the purpose of confirming their ability to access and handle export‑controlled goods and technology.

MTU Maintenance Canada does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review and/or screen candidates.