Mohamed Oubela

As an NPI Buyer at Pratt & Whitney Canada, I collaborate with cross-functional teams, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Operations to ensure a smooth and cost-effective transition from design to production for new aerospace programs. My role bridges technical development and strategic sourcing, focusing on supplier performance, cost optimization, and risk management throughout the product life cycle. Key Responsibilities • Lead procurement and sourcing strategy for new engine components, tooling, and services. • Partner with engineering teams during early design stages to align sourcing with technical and cost objectives. • Manage supplier selection, negotiation, and qualification for NPI and prototype programs. • Negotiate pricing, tooling, and Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) agreements. • Drive on-time delivery, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation for development milestones. • Support the transition from prototype to production, ensuring smooth ramp-up. • Track and report cost savings, supplier performance, and project metrics.

Managing 70% of the Plant Orders, encompassing chemicals, tolling, outsourcing operations, and packaging. Worked on key projects, including : • Creation of a Power BI dashboard for supplier performance evaluation. • Led a successful cost reduction initiative, realizing $300k in annual savings through the introduction of new substitution products/suppliers.

• Research and selection of products and suppliers: temperature sensors, factory lighting maintenance subcontracting contracts, steel level control system, etc. • Populate the maintenance module "CMMS" with maintenance schedules. • Generate documentation and procedures: operating procedures, inspection schedules. • Prepare equipment and spare parts. • Liaise with equipment suppliers for critical issue resolution. • Monitor regulatory control of low voltage. • Prepare monthly reports, including continuous improvement analyses.