Senior Buyer

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer’s primary function is to ensure appropriate amount of material and product is on site when needed to meet just in time production requirements. They will work closely with the planning department to secure the supplies required for the schedule are available and on-site when needed. This is an on-site, in-person position and is being hired as a replacement. The annual salary range for this role is 68,000 to 88,000 CAD. 

Essential Responsibilities

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Senior Buyer’s activities and responsibilities include the following.

Daily Purchasing Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders in MRP system and update when required for, but not limited to; Raw material, Hardware, Outside Processing, and Consumables
• Manage MRP planning parameters
• Revise purchase orders as necessary, based on exception messages report from MRP.     
• Develop with Production Planning and Operations multiple replenishment systems on consumable products, including VMI, Kanban, etc. and manage these effectively
• Manage inventory levels on all purchased components, in a lean manufacturing environment
• Analyze, pursue and measure cost saving opportunities and quality improvements with vendors
• Support all internal requests for procurement activities, attending various meetings or conference calls and providing status feedback
• Work closely with Production Planning, and Contracts management to ensure each program/project is adequately supported by providing purchasing expertise
• Respond effectively and timely to all inquiries from internal departments on Purchasing related issues including RFQ’s and specialty requests
• Ensure all product is ordered according to the technical requirements set out in the purchase requisition, to meet Magellan and Customer standards
• Ensure all purchases are accompanied by required certification and or specification documentation, and requesting documentation if missing
• Participate in supplier audits and capability analysis
• Track and monitor, in communication with Shipping and Logistics, that incoming products are on time, advising necessary internal contacts of any discrepancies to schedule         
• Check invoices for accuracy and resolve differences
• Support Customer evaluations & monthly performance metrics (Ex. PRA, PRR, OTD, Quality, DDR, etc.) either in person or by providing the requested data.      
• Support and assist Materials Management team in day-to-day activities          

Supplier Management

• Maintain professional and courteous relationship with suppliers to ensure our Purchasing objectives are met, in keeping with Magellan standards of conduct
• Pursue with vendors, strategies to reduce lead times and increase efficiency of supply
• Be a critical interface with internal manufacturing, supplier management, and scheduling departments as needed
• Transmit and confirm purchase orders to suppliers
• Provide excellent communication/relationship management between MAK and suppliers as required

Continuous Improvement

• Implement appropriate processes for documenting lessons learned and sharing of best practices
• Working with and creating processes towards streamlining purchasing

Travel

• 0% travel time will be required for this position

Position Requirements

The minimum qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience as a buyer/purchaser in a Manufacturing environment
• Outstanding analytical and organizational skills
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing Business practices
• Commerce or Business Training, Business School Diploma would be considered an asset
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience within the aerospace industry would be considered an asset

The physical requirements of this job are minimal. The daily routine will entail sitting at a desk, general walking to and from meetings and conducting regular floor walks on the manufacturing floor.

Why Magellan?

• Attractive benefits package (fully Company Paid)
• Generous Company Pension Plan
• Work-Life Balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.