Primary Objective of the Position:You will source and buy GSE equipment (tugs, loaders, forklifts, ground power units, cargo handling equipment) and the parts, oils, lubricants, batteries, tires and supplies that keep it running across Cargojet's network. The role is hands-on: you create POs, draft documents, analyze data, and resolve supplier issues with little supervision. You will work with the Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and and Station Managers to keep costs down without compromising quality or supply.
Job duties and responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Support:- Source GSE equipment, parts and consumables, and issue POs.
- Analyze the market for qualified suppliers, pricing and savings opportunities.
- Build a preferred supplier network with competitive pricing, reliable supply and emergency support.
- Support the annual procurement plan, aligned with fleet expansion, replacement cycles and operational needs.
- Run make-vs-buy analysis on repairs, refurbishment and replacement.
Vendor Management & Contract Management:- Support contract negotiations with OEMs, dealers, distributors and aftermarket suppliers on pricing, warranty and delivery terms.
- Manage day-to-day supplier issues on pricing, delivery, documentation, warranty and service.
- Review supplier performance on delivery, quality, pricing and responsiveness.
- Qualify suppliers against quality, safety and compliance standards.
Cost Optimization & Financial Management:- Reduce cost through competitive bids, supplier consolidation and negotiation.
- Work with Finance on PO management, invoice reconciliation and payment terms.
Supplier Quality & Compliance:- Maintain the approved vendor list (AVL) for GSE suppliers.
Inventory Planning & Parts Availability:- Source and expedite parts when equipment breaks down.
- Standardize parts to reduce SKU count.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement:- Work with Station Managers on local suppliers and emergency sourcing.
- Improve requisition-to-payment workflows in SAP S/4HANA.
- Maintain procurement KPIs for cycle time, savings and supplier performance.
Job requirements and qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of procurement experience, including industrial procurement. Aviation and Automotive experience preferred.
- Track record negotiating contracts with OEMs and suppliers with measurable savings.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier relationship management.
- SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP procurement experience.
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, cost models, scenario analysis) and strong financial skills (budgets, TCO, ROI).
- Ability to work independently and resolve procurement or contract issues with minimal supervision.
- Experience working with stakeholders and suppliers across multiple locations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Important to Know: - Team members interested in the position must submit their application through the internal recruitment system by the specified deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered late and will not be reviewed.
