Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
Purchasing/Production Administrator
Position Summary:
This position is required to process purchase requisitions and sub-contract purchase orders as required to ensure accurate and timely delivery in line with MRP/department schedules while meeting or exceeding cost targets. They will expedite all open orders to ensure on time delivery, provide administrative assistance to the production team in the form of data entry, and document generation to support the manufacturing floor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generate RFQs as required, to support the department requirements
- Ensure required materials are purchased and expedited in a timely manner and made available in accordance with schedule
- Issue purchase orders for material and services and follow up accordingly
- Expedite open orders and update PO notes accordingly
- Manage and develop vendor relationships
- Ensure purchasing practices, pricing, material quality and delivery schedules for required materials meet company objectives
- Ensure that procurement activities are conducted in accordance with the Maintenance/Manufacturing Policy Manual, the Quality Assurance Procedures and other company Policies and Procedures
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to maximize efficiency
- Source new vendors as required
- Resolve invoice queries with vendors
- Review historic cost and confirm prices of purchased materials and services
- Generate internal work orders and assist in coordinating their release
- Retrieve technical data and drawings for work order packages
- Generate packing slips and customs documentation
- Coordinate outgoing shipments with internal shipping dept as well as external customs broker
- Assist in maintaining customer account files and update reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum High School Diploma
- SCMP/MCIPS Designation or working towards, is considered an asset
- 3 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing control environment and inventory management processes
- 3 years’ purchasing experience, preferably in the aviation industry.
- MS Office – specifically Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Knowledge and understanding of MRP/ERP systems
- Experience in the aerospace industry or a similar high-precision manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.
Report job
