De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

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.

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Program Lead is a strategic role dedicated to ensuring timely production by proactively identifying and resolving delays in ordering or delivering parts. Serving as the primary escalation point, this role collaborates with key stakeholders, spanning production, supply chain, engineering, and support functions—to troubleshoot issues and coordinate the seamless flow of work and materials across departments, aligning with daily and weekly production schedules. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency, this role is essential for maintaining a reliable and responsive supply chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workflow Coordination:

• Coordinate the flow of work and materials across departments to support production and meet established daily and weekly schedules.

• Review weekly production schedules with the procurement team to identify and address short-term impediments.

• Escalation & Issue Resolution:

• Serve as the primary escalation point between the production team and support functions, promptly highlighting and addressing production needs.

• Analyze daily shortage reports and work with procurement, sourcing and logistics teams to resolve issues impacting production.

• Attend Daily DHART meetings to escalate production impediments to the respective stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with expediting, quality, production, and other internal stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve delays.

• Support additional cross-functional activities such as fit-checks, reallocations, and process improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2+ years of high-volume manufacturing support experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, IFS, or D365.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate production scheduling.
• Quick learner with the capability to grasp technical material to meet operational objectives.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of procurement functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities with effective time management.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with PowerBI.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as master schedules and procedure manuals.
• Competence in preparing routine reports and written correspondence.

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.