A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring.

Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, and experienced Aerospace Supplier Manager to oversee the sourcing, contracting, and performance management of suppliers responsible for delivering major and complex aircraft systems and components for our eVTOL aircraft platform.

This role combines strategic supplier management with technical program oversight, ensuring suppliers deliver high-quality, certifiable aerospace hardware in line with program cost, schedule, and performance requirements. You will play a critical role in shaping our supplier strategy, contractual framework, and industrial partnerships, working closely with engineering, program management, and certification teams to ensure successful integration of supplier-developed aircraft systems.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead the identification, sourcing, and selection of suppliers capable of delivering complex aircraft systems, structures, and equipment.
• Manage the full supplier lifecycle, including RFI/RFQ processes, technical evaluations, negotiations, contract placement, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Establish and manage contracts and commercial agreements covering scope of work, deliverables, certification responsibilities, cost, schedule, and risk allocation.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure technical requirements, specifications, and certification expectations are clearly defined and flowed down to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, schedule, technical maturity, and quality, implementing mitigation strategies when risks arise.
• Support supplier integration into the aircraft development program, ensuring alignment with program milestones, testing, and certification activities.
• Facilitate regular supplier reviews and cross-functional coordination between engineering, program management, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with key aerospace suppliers, enabling innovation and efficient delivery of critical aircraft systems.
• Stay up to date with developments in the aerospace supply base and emerging technologies relevant to advanced air mobility platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier management processes, contracting strategies, and supply chain resilience.

We are looking for people with demonstrated experience (7+ years) aerospace supplier management, strategic sourcing, or program procurement for complex aerospace systems. You will have;

• Proven experience managing suppliers responsible for major aircraft components or systems, such as propulsion, avionics, structures, landing gear, or energy systems.
• Strong understanding of aerospace development programs and certification-driven product development environments.
• Experience managing RFI/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and complex aerospace contracts.
• Familiarity with certification frameworks and regulatory authorities including Transport Canada Civil Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration, and European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
• Ability to interpret and manage technical requirements, statements of work, and development deliverables associated with aerospace systems suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen combined with the ability to work effectively with engineering and technical teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills for building and maintaining high-performing supplier partnerships.

About Your Future Team. As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. You will join a small team of specialists, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform. Our Benefits.

People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal for Ontario, and we are constantly trying to improve these further.

• No Holiday Cap
• Competitive Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Purchase Program
• Hybrid Working Options

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground-breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL, and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects, please apply today!

Location.

We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We expect the same from you, and we are mindful of what a realistic commute would be to keep you safe and at your best. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.

We have a growing team in the Ottawa area, who are onsite in Lindsay less often. If you are in the region, please do apply and we can discuss options with you.

Not Quite Your Profile?

We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this advert. We understand everyone’s career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive wa