Procurement Analyst (Buyer)

globalhr; 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 is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Buyer) in Waterloo, Ontario to own end-to-end material and service procurement. You will negotiate, award, and document supplier agreements and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to meet production schedules.

The role requires a university degree in Supply Chain or related field and at least 2 years of buying/planning experience, with ERP/JIT knowledge and strong Excel skills. A security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Inventory/Resource Management related program.
• Minimum 2 years buying and/or planning experience.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of ERP and Just in Time; Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Continuous Improvement process experience.
• Able to communicate precise information to internal/external customers and leadership.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision; team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for all material from purchase request through on-time delivery and alignment with manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinate Supply Chain team activities to ensure successful fulfilment of the manufacturing plan.
• Drive actions to improve on-time delivery to customers.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and services to select best suppliers within budgets.
• Align supplier schedules with facility needs and obtain delivery confirmations to mitigate risks.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality meets specs and contracts.
• Support strategic projects aligned with facility goals.
• Resolve supplier payment and invoice issues promptly.
• Maintain data integrity of inventory and logistics systems.

Skills

Excel

Project

ERP

JIT

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

University Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

Country:

Canada

Location:

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

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.

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