Junior Buyer

Nanowave Technologies Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading RF communications firm in Toronto is seeking a Junior Buyer to oversee administrative tasks related to order processing and vendor management. Responsibilities include monitoring procurement, maintaining vendor relations, and effective communication across teams. Ideal candidates should have post-high school education, proficiency in ERP systems, and excellent organizational skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Health coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience is necessary.
• Must possess strong MS Excel skills for data analysis.
• Effective communication with vendors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MRP demand and plan procurement of materials.
• Place and expedite purchase orders.
• Maintain and develop vendor relations.

Skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Strong MS Excel skills

Organization skills

Negotiating skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Completed Post high school Education

2 Years of Purchasing Experience

Job description

FOUNDED IN 1992, NANOWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of RF sensing and communications hardware.

The Nanowave group has more than 6,000 communications and SAR payload assemblies in orbit and more than 30,000 RF avionics assemblies on commercial and defense aerospace platforms.

Customers include many of the major space, aerospace, and defense OEMs in both the US and Europe.

Advancement at Nanowave is dependent on two main factors:

• A person’s in-depth knowledge of their subject area
• The ability and willingness to work as a member of a diverse team of professionals to meet the company’s commitments to customers

About the Role

The role of a Junior Buyer consists of being involved in handling administrative tasks such as order processing and providing clients with queries regarding deliveries and orders. They must be reliable and possess a professional record keeping track with a great attention to detail and order.

Responsibilities

• Effective communication supply chain information throughout the organization
• Monitor MRP demand and plan procurement of material
• Review purchase order requisitions
• Place, expedite and received purchase orders
• Monitor material in transit and resolve issues causing delays
• Maintain and develop vendor relations
• Negotiate price reductions and resolve disputes with existing vendors
• Communicate and enforce quality requirements with vendors
• Collaborate with quality control teams to initiate RMAs and Corrective Actions with vendors
• Data Management – maintain accurate records including purchase orders, quotations and other relevant documentation.

Education

• Completed Post high school Education or
• 2 Years of Purchasing Experience

Skills / Requirements

1. Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
2. Strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
3. Organization skills – strong attention to detail
4. Ability to work effectively within a team environment
5. Strong negotiating skills
6. Excellent communication skills. Very good English with the ability to communicate with the vendors in a highly professional manner
7. Positive attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Team environment in office setting.

Nanowave is committed to transparent, fair, and equitable hiring practices in full compliance with Canadian federal and provincial requirements.

• AI Use: Nanowave does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Canadian Experience: Nanowave does not require Canadian work experience.
• Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement savings options, and paid time off.

Final compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process and will be commensurate based on individual circumstances and business needs.