Sourcing Strategy

MHIRJ is the merger of two major assets: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide complete operations, engineering and customer support solutions, including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our ranks

Job summary

The Sourcing Strategy & Risk Specialist - Temporary plays a key role in identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing costs and ensuring a competitive and resilient supply chain. This position requires solid experience in procurement, market intelligence and negotiating with suppliers to generate savings, improve supplier performance and align sourcing strategies with long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration within a complex supply chain.

Your contribution as a Sourcing Strategy & Risk Specialist - Temporary

• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including :
• Defining new sources of supply for critical and new components.
• Lead RFPs, including design, deployment and analysis of results.
• Negotiate and establish new supplier contracts in line with the company's needs and growth plans.
• Carry out "Make-or-Buy" analyses to evaluate procurement decisions.
• Coordinate between teams to ensure the system is updated with new and relevant information.
• Manage the RFSE (Request for Supplier Evaluation) process for new suppliers, including FAI (First Article Inspection) and performance improvement.

Cost management and market analysis

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations and source optimization.
• Gather and analyze data and market research to track industry trends, references and part profiles relevant to the value chain.
• Oversee pricing and quotation (P&O) activities, ensuring pricing accuracy and supplier compliance with the project.
• Identify opportunities for managing excess and inactive inventory, including reselling or upgrading parts.

Cross-functional collaboration and business integration

• Liaise between supply chain value streams and other departments within the organization.
• Integrate and align value stream strategy with medium-term sales plan to support business growth.

Here's what it takes to succeed:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, procurement or related field.
• Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing sector is an asset.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract execution and cost reduction strategies.
• Solid experience in market data analysis and procurement project management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and procurement tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Excellent problem-solving and dispute resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. English is a prerequisite for this position, as the successful candidate will be required to communicate regularly with colleagues, customers or partners outside Quebec.

If your experience matches the qualifications required for this position, we encourage you to apply - we'd love to hear from you

Why join us?

Are you passionate about aviation? Are you eager to make a significant impact on customers? Do you aspire to a fulfilling career as a Sourcing Strategy & Risk Specialist - Temporary ? If so, you've come to the right place. At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contribution to our unified team. We live by our values and embody the behaviors that drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports you on your journey.

Let's fly together at MHIRJ