Date Posted : 2024-07-12 Country : Canada Location : CANON116 : Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 440 Phillip Street Unit D, Waterloo, ON, N2L 5R9, Canada Position Role Type : Unspecified Reporting to the Ops Manager, the Procurement Specialist role is part of the Operations team.

This position will lead essential procurement processes, RFPs, negotiations, and cost analysis. It will also ensure top-notch customer satisfaction by handling inquiries and optimizing purchasing activities for goods and services in our organization’s best interest.

This position is primarily responsible for sourcing, negotiating, awarding, documenting, and managing suppliers for both material and service-based requirements.

This role will manage purchase orders, coordinate deliveries with suppliers and maintain strong relationships. Collaborate across Operations, Supplier Quality and Engineering for streamlined procurement and delivery assurance.

Maintenance of the production scheduled based on current part delivery information. Specific Accountabilities 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 3-5 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 Raytheon Canada Limited offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are invited to continue in the selection process and require any form of accommodation, please notify us.

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 Limited is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. RTX is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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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.