Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Prattwhitney; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist in Calgary, Alberta to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, vendor relations, and compliance with procurement policies.

This position offers a hybrid work model along with a commitment to equal employment principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a business environment.
• Strong understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and its stages.
• Demonstrated ability to source hard-to-find materials.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end procurement process.
• Secure agreements necessary before releasing sensitive documents.
• Create and manage purchase orders with compliance.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of business contract law

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Professional supply chain certifications (SCMA, APICS, CSCP)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Job description

A dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist (Buyer) is needed to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. This role ensures timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services while meeting high standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
• Identify qualified vendors for products and services, ensuring compliance with ITAR and Controlled Goods requirements.
• Secure Non-Disclosure or Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA) as necessary before releasing drawings or controlled documents.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ), validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select optimal source in line with company policies.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions.
• Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, generate weekly reports to track progress, and issue KPI reports for program and budget holders.
• Provide input for the development and improvement of procurement strategies, department procedures and supply chain processes.
• Reconcile purchase and invoice discrepancies, ensuring compliance with subcontract/contract, purchasing policies, goals and objectives.
• Actively participate in department and operational meetings, coordinate and communicate vendor issues and support reporting activities to demonstrate compliance.
• Drive and maintain strong data discipline in the SCM ERP environment.
• Create and maintain positive and ethical customer and vendor relationships.
• Follow workplace operating, environmental health and safety procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent in training and experience).
• Enrolled in or willing to enroll in professional supply chain certifications such as SCMA, APICS, or CSCP.
• Strong understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and roles/responsibilities at different project stages.
• Understanding of the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of purchasing agreements and terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Knowledge of business contract law, customs, freight and tax issues.
• Understanding of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics/techniques, and material management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to source hard-to-find materials using multiple supply sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and manage a high volume of work efficiently.
• Familiarity with military trade regulations and their impact on vendors, internal and external processes.
• Knowledge of Quality Management systems and LEAN/6Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP or similar systems is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• 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.

The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with set onsite days.

Raytheon Canada adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. 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.