About Us
M1 Composites is a recognized leader in the aerospace industry. We specialize in engineering, manufacturing, and repair of composite and sheet metal structures. Our clients include major airlines, military organizations, and OEMs — and our work directly contributes to aircraft safety and performance.
At M1, the mission comes first: quality, safety, and rapid turnaround time are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
The Senior Buyer plays an active role in the identification and execution of priorities for purchasing, negotiation with suppliers and implementing contracts, with the focus in our MRO activities.
Objectives
- Perform purchasing activities for MRO operations
- Support the Procurement Manager in the shaping and execution of the strategy
Key Responsibilities
MRO Purchasing:
- Prepare and process purchase orders, ensure follow-ups with vendors and keep the information up-to-date in the ERP system;
- Negotiate with suppliers, obtain and evaluate quotes for new products and services;
- Negotiate annual supply agreements;
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, improve costs, quality and lead-times;
Support to management:
- With the Procurement Manager, define and oversee the department’s strategy;
- Update KPI metrics for purchasing operations, vendor performance and inventory forecast levels;
- Fill in for the Manager in Management meetings when required;
- Perform other duties as required.
Your ideal background
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Operations Management or any other relevant diploma;
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in a similar position;
- Proactive with problem solving;
- Project Management skills (Planning, organizational and stress management skills);
- Thriving in the MRO aerospace environment;
- Comfortable with ambiguity;
- Initiative and Resourcefulness;
- Good knowledge of CRM, ERP and MS Office 365;
- Bilingual (French and English*).
* The position requires a very good knowledge of English, both oral and written. The position involves reading and understanding technical documents in English on a daily basis, especially from international companies, as well as regular communication with customers, suppliers and other international stakeholders.
Why You’ll Love Working at M1
At M1 Composites, we know our success depends on our people.
When you join our team, you can expect:
- Competitive salary based on experience and performance
- Comprehensive group benefits package for you and your family — including medical, dental, life, disability, travel insurance, and more
- Simplified Pension Plan with employer contributions
- Clean, modern, and well-equipped facility
- Real opportunities to grow within a future-focused company
- Supportive team culture built on respect, collaboration, and initiative
- Extra perks like free underground parking, social events, and a generous referral program
Support for Newcomers
We’re proud to hire internationally and provide strong support for newcomers and their families.
If you’re passionate about aerospace and ready to grow — we’re ready to invest in you.
Ready to take off?
Apply now and join a team that keeps aircrafts flying safely around the world!