Procurement Specialist (buyer)

RTX RTX · Aerospace · calgary, AB +1 · Supply Chain

Procurement Specialist (Buyer) responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing vendors to final payment and closure, ensuring compliance with ITAR and Controlled Goods requirements.

What you'd actually do

  1. Take ownership of end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
  2. Identify qualified vendors for products and services, ensuring compliance with International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Goods requirements.
  3. Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ), validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select the optimal source in line with company policies.
  4. Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions, while being mindful of domestic and international cultures.
  5. Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.

Skills

Required

  • 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 as well as 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 the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies effectively.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

What the JD emphasized

  • ITAR
  • Controlled Goods