NPI Buyer

RTX•Longueuil, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world. Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with more than 10 years of experience (in administration, engineering, or any other relevant field) or master’s degree with more than 7 years of experience.
Have a strong understanding of business principles, including finance, marketing, and strategy to analyze cost structures, assess market dynamics.
Can develop procurement strategies that optimize supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive new innovative processes in new product introductions that align with organizational goals.
Experience working with engineers and manufacturing resources for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities and production launch of new products.
Expert in negotiation techniques and tactics to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements with suppliers, contributing to cost savings and performance improvements.
Proficient in data analysis and interpretation. You can analyze supplier performance metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize procurement processes and supplier relationships.
Possess strong leadership qualities, including effective communication, team management, decision-making skills, collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, and drive alignment towards NPI project objectives.
Embrace new technologies, methodologies, and practices in procurement to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement in within the organization.
Navigate international supply chains, understand cultural nuances, and establish strategic partnerships with suppliers worldwide.
Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Requires practical knowledge to lead and manage the execution of processes, projects and tactics within a single work area.
Generally possesses extensive knowledge and skills in a technical or professional discipline and understands the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
Generally requires: A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or A graduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
Engineering/Other Technical Roles: Generally requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Select suppliers for new components. This involves understanding technical requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, and initiating the procurement process. We are involved through evaluation of potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability, and capability to meet program requirements.
Drive negotiations to closure, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the final agreements. Negotiations includes but are not limited to the product pricing, non-recurring costs, development schedule, repair and overhaul agreements, tooling, and terms & conditions.
Work closely with internal stakeholders such as project and core engineering, aftermarket support, operation program manager, and production supply chain professionals to ensure alignment across different departments and facilitates for a smooth execution of new product introductions from concept to delivery.
Act as the New Product Introduction primary point of contact with supplier and coordinate the program requirements with them such as: communicating project specifications, timelines, and expectations.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value engineering (Design to Cost) or alternative sourcing.
Work on optimizing manufacturing processes (Design for Manufacturing) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Understand component design functionality, bill of materials, the manufacturing process of detailed parts, and required quality standards.
Drive suppliers to promise date upcoming development and production hardware deliveries.
Get line of balance and work in progress reports from suppliers and accurately share status to internal stakeholders.
Engage suppliers for delivery of zero non-conformance quality and produceable products for an eventual flawless transition to the Production Supply Chain professionals.
Make sure suppliers have secured proper capacity, operational processes, and infrastructure for on-time delivery through supplier health assessments.