Air Canada, ranked among the top five most attractive companies to work for in Canada, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Procurement – Corporate & Commercial, who will be based at Montreal Headquarters.  

The successful candidate will apply a passion for leadership and collaboration in order to obtain the best value for the airline and to develop mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. 

The Manager, Strategic Procurement – Corporate & Commercial, will lead procurement projects related to Air Canada’s priorities in the areas such as e-commerce, products, spaneting, payments, distribution, finance and sales.  

This position’s responsibilities will include conducting supply spanet research, establishing sourcing strategies, leading competitive bid processes, contract negotiations, and contributing to the overall improvement of procurement practices at Air Canada. 

Establish Corporate & Commercial category procurement strategies 
Develop and maintain an understanding of emerging industry and supply spanet trends to strengthen Air Canada’s negotiating positionsStay abreast of Air Canada’s strategic initiatives and priorities through close collaboration with the business unitsAnalyze and monitor category spend and expiring contracts to uncover potential sourcing and consolidation opportunitiesConduct research and analysis
Lead and manage procurement events 
Conduct supply spanet research and baseline spend analysisWork with cross functional teams to determine business requirements and establish sourcing strategies that deliver financial and non-financial benefits (e.g. service levels, risk mitigation, etc.)Prepare and issue RFX’s, evaluate responses and conduct negotiations Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract drafting and executionCollaborate with internal subject matter experts to obtain alignment on contract termsEnsure that Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is in place following the sourcing process
Contribute to the improvement of internal procurement practices
Participate in the establishment of best-in-class procurement methodsFormulate models to evaluate supplier proposals using quantitative and qualitative criteria
Act as an ambassador for Strategic Procurement and Air Canada
Enhance Strategic Procurements’ relationships with internal customers over the course of procurement eventsEffectively communicate and promote the successes of Strategic ProcurementActively engage in learning Air Canada’s business processesContinually seek areas for improvement

Minimum of 6 years of Procurement experienceUniversity degree in in a relevant field of study (spaneting, commerce, information technology, supply chain or engineering)Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, presentation and project management skillsMust be knowledgeable and confident in preparing term sheets and negotiating contractsExperience using SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, S4HanaStrong business acumen and leadership skillsThe individual must have the ability to effectively communicate and lead all levels of stakeholders as well as facilitate group work, communication and development Ability to assert influence A strong entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to innovate, intellectual curiosity and creative thinkingStrong organizational skills and work ethicAbility to multi-task, work under pressure and accommodate changing prioritiesHigh degree of professionalism and discretion is essentialFlexibility with work hours is required. Occasional travel may be requiredDemonstrate punctuality and dependability to support the overall team success in a fast-paced environment. 

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.