Senior Buyer (Aviation)

Senior Buyer (Permanent)

Victoria, BC; Ottawa, ON 

Expected Salary: $63,055 to $94,583

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

In Canada, Babcock is now well established as a provider of services to the Aviation sector.  Babcock is proud to work alongside the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services.  Babcock is now in the process of establishing its Rotary Wing division.  Babcock will be providing engineering support to Ascent Helicopters as they deliver the vital life-saving aero-medical operations to the Government of British Columbia. 

Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we’ll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do:

• Challenge the status quo, Be Curious, and ask, ‘how might we?’
• Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts.
• Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet.
• Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts,
• Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful.

We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com.

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for the procurement of inventory for Babcock’s rotary wing operations. This will include all specialized and non-specialized aviation parts, and materials and equipment required and utilized in the maintenance of AW 169 rotary wing aircraft operated in support of BC Emergency Health Services operations.  This includes, but is not limited to:

• Sourcing parts, materials and tooling for aircraft as outlined in the Maintenance Policy Manual ensuring appropriate parts documentation and use of appropriately rated Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMOs).
• Engaging proactively with suppliers to develop and manage key relationships including supplier performance, risk, escalation, and improvement initiatives.
• Liaising with suppliers for timeline of repairs and parts delivery, monitoring parts requests, and communicating any delays.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory stock levels.
• Submitting new suppliers for inclusion in the Authorized Supplier List.
• Creating Purchase and Repair Orders in CAMP, the Maintenance Tracking Software.
• Working with the Procurement team to create Industrial and Financial System (IFS) Purchase Orders.
• Developing and maintaining a close working relationship with Aviation customers and stakeholders.
• Preparing appropriate reporting of KPIs, parts and materials, as necessary to support the business unit.
• Reporting all safety hazards or concerns through the Safety Management System (SMS) system.
• Participating in all training as assigned including but not limited to Human Factors, Ladder & Lifting, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

As our ideal candidate you bring the following:

• You hold a high school diploma or equivalent (a degree/diploma in a related field would be considered an asset).
• 5 years or more experience in the Aviation industry with an understanding of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and parts certifications.
• You have experience in the following areas:
  • Aviation Stores experience or oversight
  • Aviation Purchasing experience or oversight
  • WHMIS training an asset (annual training is provided)

• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with subject matter experts, colleagues, and suppliers.
• You are a positive, resilient, and focused individual.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• You are eligible for a Reliability Clearance.

Applicants, please apply online through our LinkedIn posting or through our website at http://www.babcockcanada.com/.

Given our commitment to employee development across the board, employees enjoy a long and satisfying career at Babcock in an environment that values their contributions, rewards them properly, and is committed to their safety and wellbeing.  Employee benefits may include but are not limited to:

• Relocation assistance for individuals and families
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
• Company sponsored continuing education
• Employee recognition and bonus programs
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership dues
• Health and Wellness Program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employer matching of employee retirement contributions
• Paid vacation that increases with years of service

Babcock is committed to promoting employee equity and building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.