Procurement Analyst (Buyer)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage material procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and support manufacturing schedules. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to optimize supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a university degree in a related field and at least 2 years in buying/planning, with strong Excel, Project, and ERP skills. This position involves working in Canada with standard benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 2 years buying and/or planning experience.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and Project; familiarity with ERP and JIT.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for all material from purchase request through on-time delivery and alignment with manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinate activities within the Supply Chain team to fulfill the manufacturing plan.
• Negotiate quotes and select suppliers to meet budgets and quality requirements.
• Align supplier schedules with facility needs and obtain confirmations to mitigate delivery risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and resolve invoice issues.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Supply Chain / Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Project

Job description

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.

Eligibility and Compliance

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.

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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• disability benefits
• retirement savings program
• 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.