Directeur d'Unité d'Affaires, Chaîne d'Approvisionnement Globale​/Business Unit Manager, Metals

Position: Directeur d'Unité d'Affaires, Chaîne d'Approvisionnement Globale /Business Unit Manager, Metals[...]
Date Posted

Country
Canada

Location
Longueuil, Québec –  Longueuil  – CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01

Job Title
Directeur d'Unité d'Affaires, Chaîne d'Approvisionnement Globale (Business Unit Manager, Metals, Forgings, Strategic Relations & OSP)

About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. The company designs and manufactures next‑generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general and regional aircraft, helicopters, and more.

Why Join Our Team?
As Director of the Business Unit for Global Supply Chain, you will develop, lead, and implement the overall strategy of the business unit. You will also oversee supplier performance (quality, delivery, inventory) and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production issues and drive operational excellence.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

Develop and implement the unit’s strategy aligned with corporate goals.

Identify improvement opportunities with suppliers and run projects to optimize performance and reduce costs.

Monitor KPIs and define corrective actions to achieve targets.

Analyze performance data and adjust plans to sustain or improve results.

Collaborate with suppliers on strategic projects to enhance performance or reduce costs.

Provide strategic guidance on supplier relationships and categorize suppliers (growth, maintenance, divestment).

Review and approve key supplier strategies and participate in the Supplier Strategy Review Board (SSRB).

Ensure budget and resources for executing supplier strategies.

Oversee contract performance and resolve non‑performance issues.

Identify contractual needs and work with contracts teams to implement solutions.

Coordinate purchasing requests and orders, adjusting for tooling or production acceleration needs.

Direct inventory strategy for products/sites, ensuring efficient material flow.

Act as escalation point for suppliers and internal partners, ensuring rapid resolution of issues.

Drive quality and delivery performance, promoting long‑term initiatives for sustainable solutions.

Participate actively in leadership meetings to present performance results and strategy.

Work closely with operations, quality, and contracts teams to align with global strategic objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field (engineering degree preferred).

Minimum 10 years of supply‑chain or manufacturing operations experience.

Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience.

Strong proficiency in SAP; knowledge of Power BI is an asset.

Project management experience; PMP certification is an asset.

Solid knowledge of manufacturing environments, continuous improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Financial acumen to support business decisions.

Leadership, team development, and influencing skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with political savvy.

Sense of urgency, agility, and rapid response in a fast‑paced environment.

Strategic mindset and attention to detail.

Curiosity, openness, and solution orientation.

Fluency in French (work environment) and strong English reading/writing for technical documentation.

Location and Work Hours
Longueuil, Québec – Monday to Friday, flexible hours, exclusively on‑site.

Benefits

Pension and savings plan with employer contributions

Group insurance program

Career advancement opportunities

Merit/recognition program

Health and wellness program, including virtual health care

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transportation accessibility/parking program

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pratt & Whitney Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be reviewed without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Security Verification
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain the necessary clearances for handling and transferring controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.

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