Buyer

RTX RTX · Aerospace · midland, ON +1 · Supply Chain

This role is for a Buyer in the Supply Chain team at RTX, a defense company. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials and services, negotiating with vendors, managing purchase orders, tracking costs, monitoring inventory, and maintaining supplier relationships. The position requires experience in supply chain systems and procurement, with a preference for experience in the aerospace and defense industry. The role also involves navigating Canadian government regulations for security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for purchasing materials and services to meet operational requirements
  2. Maintain records and tracking for cost and schedule of all purchased items
  3. Monitor inventory and plan accordingly
  4. Create and maintain relationships with suppliers
  5. Order products and authorize payments

Skills

Required

  • Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Materials Management, Business Administration or related experience would be considered an asset.
  • Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance
  • Effective verbal and written communicator at all levels in the organization
  • Required to have strong negotiation, problem-solving & decision making skills
  • Proven experience to remain organized, and prioritize work effectively.

Nice to have

  • Work experience in Supply Chain within the Aerospace and Military Defense industry
  • Experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment
  • Proficient knowledge of basic computer programs (Microsoft Office suite) and advanced typing abilities
  • Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal organization
  • A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada would be an asset
  • Supply Chain Certification is an asset.

What the JD emphasized

  • Required to have strong negotiation, problem-solving & decision making skills