Posted 3 days ago
Buyer
@ Woodward Canada Inc.
Peterborough, Ontario
Overview
Woodward Canada Inc. is hiring a full-time Buyer to manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory monitoring and cost analysis. The role involves negotiating prices and terms and keeping procurement records accurate.
Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier relationships and delivery quality
- Create and process purchase orders
- Track inventory levels to set purchasing needs
- Analyze costs and negotiate supplier prices
- Maintain purchase and supplier records
Requirements summary:
- Negotiation and analytical skills
- Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams
- Attention to detail in orders and contracts
- Procurement and inventory software proficiency
- ERP, operations and logistics knowledge
- Completed vocational training
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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Woodward Canada Inc.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery and quality of goods.
Purchase Order Management: Creates and processes purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
Inventory Monitoring: Tracks inventory levels to determine purchasing needs and prevent stock shortages or excesses.
Cost Analysis: Assists in analyzing costs and negotiating prices with suppliers to achieve cost effective purchasing solutions.
Data Maintenance: Maintains accurate records of purchases, supplier information, and transactions within the company’s procurement system.
Key Skills:
Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate favorable terms and prices with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
Analytical Abilities: Proficient in analyzing market trends, pricing data, and supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions.
Communication Skills: Effective in communicating with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous in managing purchase orders, contracts, and inventory levels to prevent errors and ensure accuracy.
Vendor Management: Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors to secure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.
Time Management: Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and business objectives.
Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues in the supply chain and implement effective solutions to maintain smooth operations.
Knowledge of Procurement Software: Proficient in using procurement and inventory management software to streamline purchasing processes.
Supply Chain Management: Ability to navigate ERP, Ops Management and Logistics where material can be manufactured into a finished product.
Inventory Management: Ability to develop and monitor controls for inventory limits.
Other Qualifications:
Aken - Completed Vocational Training
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