Strategic Buyer & Supplier Manager

Woodward Canada Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodward Canada Inc. in Peterborough is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team and support supply chain operations.

You will develop and maintain supplier relationships, create and process purchase orders, monitor inventory, and analyze costs to achieve best value for the company. Responsibilities also include data maintenance within the procurement system, negotiating favorable terms, and working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
• Analytical abilities to interpret pricing data and supplier performance.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Attention to detail in purchase orders and inventory records.
• Experience in vendor management and building reliable supply chains.
• Time management to handle multiple orders and deadlines.
• Problem solving to address supply disruptions.
• Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• Inventory management experience and controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Create and process purchase orders with proper approvals.
• Monitor inventory levels and determine purchasing needs.
• Analyze costs and negotiate prices for cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain accurate records in the procurement system.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Time management

Problem solving

Knowledge of procurement software

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Job description

Woodward Canada Inc. in Peterborough is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team and support supply chain operations.

You will develop and maintain supplier relationships, create and process purchase orders, monitor inventory, and analyze costs to achieve best value for the company. Responsibilities also include data maintenance within the procurement system, negotiating favorable terms, and working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.