Start Date: 20-10-2025
Date Added: 20-10-2025
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE31 – Procurement / Buyer

Description:Raw Material Coordinator – New Development Program

Location: Ajax, ON   
Term: Contract –14 months (extendable)
Shift: Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 4 pm, Friday – 7:30 am to 12:30 pm   
Pay Rate: $29 – $31 per hour (based on experience)  

Job Summary:
As Raw Material Coordinator, you will be a key member of the cross-functional team (Supply Chain, Commodity Purchasing, Program Purchasing, and Industrialization) for a new program in development in managing and coordinating the raw material procurement.

Responsibilities: 
•    Lead raw material sourcing by requesting and evaluating supplier quotations (RFQ process), securing commitments, and selecting suppliers based on Safran’s requirements, considering pricing, quality, and technical specifications
•    Source available and alternative raw materials – internally, via stockists, or through certified distributors – including requesting certification as required (Material Validation Board)
•    Maintain and distribute weekly status updates on raw material sourcing activities and escalate unresolved supply shortages as necessary
•    Coordinate raw material order status and priorities with other functions to ensure business continuity.
•    Set up and manage supplier contracts in SAP: complete costing forms, coordinate with finance, and ensure accurate entry of pricing and contract details
•    Formalize new contracts and developments in SAP
•    Place and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely order placement and proactive follow-up to ensure on-time deliveries
•    Mitigate raw material shortages by guaranteeing supply coverage for Safran Landing Systems site and Tier 1 suppliers
•    Analyze supplier delivery dates, identify delivery date discrepancies, and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
•    Participate in calls with suppliers to monitor order progress and provide regular updates to internal teams
•    Support internal functions (Industrialization, Procurement, Production Program Management, Quality, Program Purchasing) by communicating critical information such as delivery dates, qualification, and required documentation
•    Manage and resolve blocked invoices to ensure timely payment processing
•    Oversee transfer plans and maintain accurate purchasing data (performance reports, NRC budgets, SAP entries, etc.)
•    Ensure full compliance with all purchasing processes and procedures
•    Prepare and provide reports as needed for internal and external stakeholders
•    Propose and implement process, tool, and method improvements to drive purchasing efficiency and innovation

Qualifications:
•    Degree or background in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Purchasing preferred
•    Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills
•    Analytical, with the ability to synthesize, prioritize, and solve problems proactively
•    Comfortable working in cross-functional and international environments
•    Experience managing supplier relationships and supporting industrial projects

Tools & Software:
•    Microsoft Office Suite
•    SAP

To apply please email your resume to Lisa at: lisa@cantech.agency

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