Procurement Analyst (Buyer)

Raytheon; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Canada in Waterloo, Ontario seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage material and service sourcing, negotiate supplier agreements, and support manufacturing with on-time deliveries.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Engineering, strong cost analysis, and RFP management to optimize procurement and maintain data integrity across logistics systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in supply chain, business admin, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years buying and/or planning experience.
• Strong MS Excel and Project skills; ERP/JIT knowledge; Dynamics is an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement for all material from purchase request through on time delivery and acceptance and ensuring proper date alignment with manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinate the necessary activities within the Supply Chain team and wider business by mean of direct collaboration, to ensure successful fulfilment of the manufacturing plan.
• Drives actions to improve on time delivery to customer.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and negotiate to achieve outlined budgets.
• Align supplier schedules with facility needs and obtain schedule and delivery confirmations from suppliers to mitigate delivery risks.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality products are received according to schedule.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure supplier material meets specifications and contractual requirements.
• Support strategic projects in support of facility/company goals.
• Timely resolve and manage supplier payment and invoice issues.
• Being comfortable with technology and systems, work to maintain data integrity of the inventory management systems and logistics databases in support of Program requirements.
• Ensure compliance for suppliers and all procurement to policies and procedures.

Education

University Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Inventory/Resource Management related program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Location: CA-ON-WATERLOO-440 ~ 440 Phillip St ~ PHILLIP, Unit D

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: Canada

Position Role Type: Unspecified

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist (Buyer) to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing procurement activities that drive operational excellence and support our organization's goals. In this role, you will support essential procurement processes, manage requests for proposals (RFPs), negotiate agreements, and conduct cost analyses.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be the key point of contact for supplier relationships, ensuring seamless coordination of purchase orders, on-time deliveries, and effective communication to meet production schedules. You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Engineering, to streamline procurement processes, resolve challenges, and ensure delivery performance.

Your responsibilities will include sourcing, negotiating, awarding, and documenting supplier agreements for both material and service needs. By optimizing procurement activities and maintaining strong supplier relationships, you will contribute to the success of our operations and deliver exceptional internal customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement for all material from purchase request through on time delivery and acceptance and ensuring proper date alignment with manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinates the necessary activities within the Supply Chain team and wider business by mean of direct collaboration, to ensure successful fulfilment of the manufacturing plan.
• Drives actions to improve on time delivery to customer.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers and negotiate to achieve outlined budgets
• Align supplier schedules with facility needs and obtain schedule and delivery confirmations from suppliers to mitigate delivery risks. Drive resolution of problems related to shortages, missed or late deliveries.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality products are received according to schedule.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure supplier material meets specifications and contractual requirements.
• Support strategic projects in support of facility/company goals.
• Timely resolve and manage supplier payment and invoice issues.
• Being comfortable with technology and systems, work to maintain data integrity of the inventory management systems and logistics databases in support of Program requirements.
• Ensure compliance for suppliers and all procurement to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• University Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Inventory/Resource Management related program (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 2 years buying and/or planning experience
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft suite of programs with emphasis on Excel and Project
• Knowledge of inventory management processes and philosophies, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Just in Time (JIT). Microsoft Dynamics experience would be considered an asset
• Continuous Improvement process experience
• Able to communicate and present precise information to internal/external customers and leadership
• Self-directed and action-oriented with the ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively with all levels of internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The salary range for this role is 54,000 CAD - 93,150 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.