Strategic Buyer Job Montréal area,Dorval Province de Québec Canada,Supply Chain/Logistics

Location: Dorval

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for supplier account management, commodity oversight, negotiations, and purchasing activities related thereto:

Purchasing and procurement activities for assigned commodity portfolio

Manage supplier accounts within assigned commodity and support vendor performance management activities

Support implementation and execution of Vendor Management framework, including supplier KPIs and scorecards

Negotiate and support cost reduction initiatives within existing supply base, including pricing agreements for repeat purchasing

Support onboarding of new suppliers and phase-out of underperforming vendors as directed

Identify new sources of supply with technical groups where supply is constrained or products are obsolete

Monitor commodity performance including lead times, cost, and availability, and support corrective actions

Perform day-to-day procurement activities as requested, including order issuance, follow-up and problem resolution

Collaborate with regional teams (NA/EU) to ensure alignment between HQ commodity strategy and local execution

Provide guidance and support to operational buyers and coordinators for supplier-related matters

Monitor assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support reporting activities

Provide required information to the Procurement leadership concerning monthly highlights and performance

Conduct analysis and provide reports as required

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

5–8 years of work experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain role

Experience managing suppliers or commodity portfolios considered an asset

Experience in the aerospace industry considered an asset

Demonstrated negotiation and cost reduction skills

Proficient in analytical skills and assessment

Knowledge of purchasing agreements or contractual concepts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong sense of urgency and ability to act in a fast-paced environment

Positive, professional attitude and ability to take initiative

Strong organizational and follow-up skills including high attention to detail and meeting deadlines

Ability to perform all work in support of Corporate Values

Working Conditions:

Ability to work a flexible schedule for AOG coverage as required

Will be required to travel on ad-hoc basis

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and support to operational buyers and cross-functional stakeholders as required.

Occupational Health and Safety:

Working in compliance with…