Transforming the Procurement Function to Meet the Challenges of the Aerospace Industry

A Successful Transformation Mandate alongside GEC Aviation Inc in Bromont

In an industrial context where pressure on competitiveness, innovation, and resilience continues to rise, procurement departments play a strategic role. They are no longer limited to cost reduction: they have become a true lever for performance, sustainability, and risk management. It is in this spirit that KLB supported GEC Aviation Inc in Bromont through a major project to optimize its procurement function.

Understanding, Diagnosing and Structuring for Long-Term Success

In the constantly evolving aerospace sector, our team supported GEC Aviation Inc in Bromont in an optimization project aimed at strengthening and structuring its teams, processes, and technological tools.

The local management’s objective was clear: assess the current structure, benchmark against best practices, and identify opportunities for improvement for the years ahead. Over five weeks, our team conducted an in-depth analysis of the procurement function—its policies, processes, and operating model—combining quantitative data with qualitative interviews with key stakeholders.

Co-Building an Ambitious Yet Realistic Roadmap

KLB’s approach relied on two pillars: transparent governance and close co-creation with the teams. This collaborative work led to the development of a pragmatic roadmap including structural initiatives such as:

• The formalization of a purchasing policy

• Aligning human capital to strengthen roles and responsibilities

• The digitalization of processes

These solid foundations pave the way for tangible gains: an estimated 500% reduction in purchase order issuance cycle time and a 30–40% decrease in cost per transaction.

A Partnership Built on Collaboration and Rigor

“We had the pleasure of working with KLB as part of a project to evaluate our procurement service. The KLB team demonstrated an excellent understanding of our internal processes and provided recommendations that were both relevant and adapted to our company’s reality. The team’s expertise and rigor were particularly impressive throughout the mandate.

What really sets KLB apart is their organisation and communication. They were able to engage with multiple stakeholders, enabling them to clearly identify improvement opportunities that will have an impact in the short, medium and long term for our procurement team.”

— Sylvie Nadeau, Procurement Coordinator, GEC Aviation Inc

Preparing Organizations for Tomorrow’s Transformations

The success of a procurement transformation relies on the right balance between processes and people, supported by digitalization. This mandate with GEC Aviation Inc demonstrates that a structured and collaborative approach makes it possible to rapidly identify value levers and build a sustainable and achievable transformation journey.

— Ons Ben Nasr, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Consulting, KLB

— Sofia Vishnevska, Manager, Supply Chain Consulting, KLB

Looking to strengthen the resilience and performance of your procurement function?

Let’s talk: KLB supports public and private organizations in their transformation projects, always adapting its approach to each client’s reality.