Indirect Sourcing & Commodity Associate

FTAI Aviation LLC•Montreal, QC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) owns and maintains commercial jet engines, focusing on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI's proprietary products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture for engine PMA manufacturing, offer cost savings and flexibility to airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customers. FTAI also owns and leases jet aircraft, which aids in acquiring engines at favorable prices. The company invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong, stable cash flows with potential for growth and appreciation. FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years relevant experience in similar Industrial and/or Aerospace Indirect sourcing positions
Able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one or more commodity area
Experience in Professional Services Commodity, including drafting complex Statements of Work
Experience in the execution of large and complex OPEX and CAPEX Agreements (e.g Major Equipment, Renovation Programs, multi-year Facility improvements etc)
Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders
Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master and Sub-Agreements
Strong Sourcing skills and the ability to execute across all elements of the Source to Manage lifecycle
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and nurture both internal customers and external business and supplier relationships
Full proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written (required)
Highly motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks and projects
Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of initiative and urgency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently
Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary for aeronautical personnel to meet regulatory requirements, understand technical procedures and instructions, and document entries regarding work performed on the aeronautical product for customers outside Quebec.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement tools
Knowledge of aerospace equipment/tooling and commodities (asset)

Responsibilities

Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals with a focus on the assigned category and strategic suppliers
Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders (Operations, Facility Maintenance, Finance and Business Units) and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop solutions and opportunities for improvement
Develop sound sourcing and commodity strategies that drive business value and mitigate risk across the business operations
Maximize commercial impact through use of competitive bids and benchmarking/advisory
Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate best in class contract terms and value proposition
Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal and Contracts to draft and execute contracts, resolve AP issues (if necessary) and similar related tasks
Complete documentation and system requirements as required to enable the Source to Pay process

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Vacation
Personal days
Holidays
Parental leaves
Comprehensive Family Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
Wellness Spending Account
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
Medical Travel Insurance
Onsite fitness facilities
Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions
Access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning