Procurement Manager

Voyageur Aviation

43d • Onsite

About The Position

At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we deliver innovative solutions to customers with
unique aviation requirements. We are an integrated provider of specialized
aviation services, including, advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities,
part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying
operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian
missions, cargo, and workforce movements to remote communities. Our headquarters
are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus
Aviation Inc.

Procurement Manager will manage the procurement, repair, and overhaul of parts
and services for Part Sales, Line Maintenance, and Heavy Maintenance. Lead a
team of over 20 staff of Procurement Project Specialists and Lead Hands, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant purchasing and repair operations.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an Aviation-related field is required; PMAC Certification in Purchasing Management is preferred.
• Aviation or procurement-related certification is considered an asset; no federal or provincial licensing is mandatory.
• A minimum of five years of experience in procurement or within an aviation supply chain environment is required.
• Experience working in an aviation supply chain environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation or procurement-related certification is considered an asset; no federal or provincial licensing is mandatory.
• PMAC Certification in Purchasing Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AOG requisitions to meet service levels.
• Approve purchases and repair orders up to company delegated limits.
• Provide guidance to Procurement Specialists and Lead Hands.
• Monitor Repair & Overhaul for engines, APUs, and landing gear.
• Participate in weekly Heavy Maintenance procurement meetings.
• Lead procurement components of fleet upgrades, inventory projects, and Line Maintenance support.
• Conduct vendor negotiations and performance reviews.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor a team of 20+ employees.
• Maintain Approved Vendor List, perform audits, and ensure compliance with CPP/SDS requirements.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits program is employer-paid and includes extended health care.
• Additionally, we offer a retirement pension plan, an employee and family assistance plan, and participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (TSX: CHR).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree