Buyer I

Incora; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

FlexTime policy

2 weeks parental leave

Perkspot discount

Group Life Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Incora is seeking a Buyer I to drive understanding of purchasing policies and support global requirements from Sales, SIOP, and Customer Program teams.

Under guidance, you will review requisitions, obtain quotes, generate POs, and ensure follow-up to support business plans. This role emphasizes procurement fundamentals, ethics, data analysis, and supplier collaboration, with potential travel.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent with five years in industry OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of buying experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data to make procurement recommendations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite is essential; familiarity with AI tools (Copilot) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand purchasing policies and procedures for global requirements from Sales, SIOP, and Customer Program departments.
• Review purchase requisitions for routine purchases; identify approved suppliers; obtain competitive quotes; generate and follow up on POs.
• Learn and apply Incora’s procurement standards, ethics, and supplier management practices.
• Prepare accurate purchase orders and paperwork; review requisitions for completeness.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and assist in award decisions; communicate with suppliers on delivery schedules.
• Support continuous improvement and travel as required.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Bid preparation

Procurement knowledge

Relationship management

MS Office

Education

Education equivalence / degree

Tools

Copilot

Job description

Our Incora Story is really taking off – we’d love you to join us for the journey. We are currently seeking an exceptional professional to join us as Buyer. As the leading supply chain solutions business in the aerospace industry, customers are at the heart of our business.

What Incora can offer you:

An exciting package that includes great salary and benefits you would expect from a growing ambitious company, a chance to work in a first-class brand-new environment but most importantly we will offer you the chance to become part of our Incora story.

• 8 Paid Holidays with 2 additional Floating Holidays for all Full-Time employees.
• Full-Time Exempt employees are part of Incora’s FlexTime policy, as well as 80 hours of Exempt Sick time.
• Family friendly policies such as 2 weeks paid parental leave.
• A generous discount portal only available to Incora employees via Perkspot.
• Employer paid Group Life Insurance at 1x salary, STD, and LTD.
• Incora offers a 401K plan with company match.

About Role:

• The Buyer I is responsible for gaining a clear and accurate understanding of the policies and procedures for purchasing products/chemicals in support of global requirements from the Sales, SIOP, and Customer Program departments.
• Under the guidance of a Buyer III or Manager, the Buyer I reviews incoming purchase requisitions for routine purchases and contracts; identifies approved suppliers; obtains competitive quotes; generates purchase orders (POs); and provides all required PO follow‑up to support business plans and strategic objectives.
• Know, understand, and incorporate Incora’s values and vision in all behavior, practices, and decisions.
• Develop and apply knowledge of procurement basics, legal requirements, and ethical conduct.
• Under guidance, learn to develop and prepare accurate purchase orders and process all purchase‑related paperwork, including PO revisions.
• Examine and analyze incoming purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
• Contact departments or requestors to clarify details and resolve issues on requisitions.
• Determine the appropriate method to process requisitions based on value, timing, open contracts, or competitive bidding.
• Contact suppliers for competitive pricing, availability, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and recommend award decisions.
• Develop, prepare, and administer purchase orders.
• Take responsibility for purchasing a defined set of non‑complex parts and routine purchases.
• Partner with Supply Chain Delivery Planners and Purchasing Support Representatives.
• Work directly with suppliers regarding delivery, quality, problem resolution, and material expedites.
• Serve as a focal point for resolving procurement discrepancies involving invoices, payments, receiving, schedules, inspections, and rejections.
• Evaluate supplier compliance with cost, quality, and schedule requirements and report deficiencies.
• Instruct and advise internal customers on company purchasing procedures and policies.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and professional development.
• Attend meetings or training as required.
• Travel may be required.

About You:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (EU) High School Diploma or GED with five years of relevant industry experience; CPSM is preferred OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of buying experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data to make informed procurement recommendations.
• Ability to reproduce established bids and learn to prepare/evaluate new bids.
• Willingness to learn Incora supply chain practices and government contracting principles.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with suppliers, management, and coworkers.
• Ability to learn integrated supply chain systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential, alongside experience using Copilot or other AI tools to enhance productivity.

So, if you feel you have all of this, and want to be part of developing the Incora Story, we can’t wait to hear from you.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. This is not a contract, expressed or implied.

Incora is a leading, global provider of innovative supply chain solutions. Our promise to our customers is to reduce complexity and increase reliability so they can deliver mission-critical solutions that improve our world. We exist to enable the mission critical. With a strong foundation in the aerospace and defence markets, we also utilize our expertise to serve industrial manufacturing, marine, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. We manage all aspects of supply chain from procurement to warehouse management, from logistics to on-site customer services.

Each of these companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position or to perform the essential functions of the role, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

We pride ourselves on offering:

• Industry-leading capabilities
• Innovative solutions
• Greater customer value
• Trusted supplier relationships
• Business growth and operational efficiency