Sourcing Transformation Expert

Job description

Do you thrive on leading organizational transformation, possess expertise in refining existing processes, maximizing data's potential, and cultivating a vibrant company culture in preparation for groundbreaking new ventures, and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for passionate, highly skilled, and challenge-seeking individuals to join our Digital & Business Transformation team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will be at the heart of preparing us for our next chapter, embarking the whole Airbus capabilities including Europe on an ambitious new Aviation Industry adventure.

You will be part of the Digital & Business Transformation team responsible for revolutionizing how we work, optimizing our processes, and harnessing the power of data and innovative technologies to build the foundation for a bold future. Our team's organization specifically cultivates a collaborative culture and an adaptive mindset, empowering us to work autonomously, support each other, and learn collectively to drive successful transformation.

Your role as Sourcing Transformation Expert will be to assess the current Supplier and Contractual state related to our company operational readiness and contribute to the strategic definition and implementation of our future operating model for a potential new aircraft program. You will work collaboratively with representatives from various functions, as well as colleagues in Digital and Business Transformation, to define and drive key initiatives. You will set up and lead multi-functional teams to ensure delivery of each initiative in Time, Cost and Quality.

Your working environment

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone's throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities.

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

We favour flexible working where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Drive Strategic Make-or-Buy Framework Development: contribute to the design, implementation and updates of a company-wide framework and heatmap to assess functional readiness, distinguishing core from non-core functions to inform make, buy, or SLA decisions.

• Assess and Enhance Organizational Readiness: partner with functional leaders to evaluate people, data, tools, and processes against Minimum Viable Company standards to identify critical gaps.

• Champion Strategic Sourcing and Partnership: within multifunctional teams, shape and deploy a sourcing plan to establish an optimal global supplier landscape, guided by our make/buy policy.

• Oversee End-to-End Sourcing and Contract Management: drumbeat and monitor the full tender lifecycle, from planning and execution to contract establishment and performance monitoring against strategic goals.

• Support and participate in Supplier Governance: partner with Procurement to establish effective supplier governance for consistent communication, performance monitoring and issue resolution.

• Develop and Communicate Strategic Insights: create clear visualizations, analyses, and projections based on contract planning and supplier performance data to inform senior leadership decision-making.

• Identify and Mitigate Program Risks: proactively identify potential risks and opportunities related to program readiness and sourcing strategies, developing and proposing effective mitigation plans.

Your boarding pass

• Project & Procurement Leadership: Proven experience in strategic project sourcing, procurement, and managing projects from initiation to completion. Project management and purchasing certifications (PMP, CPP) are preferred.

• Strategic Financial Acumen: Expertise in Make-Buy strategies, cost optimization, Business Case Analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Digital & Data Savvy: Experience with digital transformation and adept at using data for reporting and visualization; data analysis tools are a plus.

• Business Process Improvement: Strong background in business analysis and process improvement, understanding complex organizational interdependencies.

• Aerospace Industry Experience: Direct experience within the aerospace sector.

• Strong Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

• Exceptional Communication: Bilingual (French & English) with excellent interpersonal and networking skills, and a strong ability to influence.

• Adaptive & Analytical: Highly analytical, problem-solving, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, multi-functional environments.

This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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