Top Benefits
About the role
Date Posted: 2025-10-15
Country: Canada
Location: ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Raytheon ELCAN (“ELCAN”) has been at the forefront of high-precision optical systems for over 70 years. Renowned for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, we design and deliver advanced solutions that meet some of the world’s most demanding challenges.
We are seeking a Buyer to join the Supply Chain team. This position will provide the candidate a valuable opportunity to gain experience, expand their skills and support supply chain efforts within the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain, the Buyer will be responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to service or material requirements.
Why choose ELCAN? At ELCAN, you’re not just starting a job – you’re building a career. We offer a dynamic, forward-thinking work environment featuring:
- A culture of innovation and teamwork
- Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
- Job flexibility and a supportive workplace culture
- Competitive compensation, including a signing bonus, annual incentive program, subsidized cafeteria, and tuition reimbursement opportunities
You’ll be contributing to projects that push the limits of optical performance and have a real-world impact, all while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for purchasing materials and services to meet operational requirements
- Maintain records and tracking for cost and schedule of all purchased items
- Monitor inventory and plan accordingly
- Create and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Order products and authorize payments
- Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders
- Research product and material selections
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications You Must Have:
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- 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
Other Position Details: ELCAN does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications for our positions. This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program. ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible. We specialize in integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions.
Top Benefits
About the role
Date Posted: 2025-10-15
Country: Canada
Location: ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada
Position Role Type: Unspecified
Raytheon ELCAN (“ELCAN”) has been at the forefront of high-precision optical systems for over 70 years. Renowned for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, we design and deliver advanced solutions that meet some of the world’s most demanding challenges.
We are seeking a Buyer to join the Supply Chain team. This position will provide the candidate a valuable opportunity to gain experience, expand their skills and support supply chain efforts within the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain, the Buyer will be responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to service or material requirements.
Why choose ELCAN? At ELCAN, you’re not just starting a job – you’re building a career. We offer a dynamic, forward-thinking work environment featuring:
- A culture of innovation and teamwork
- Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
- Job flexibility and a supportive workplace culture
- Competitive compensation, including a signing bonus, annual incentive program, subsidized cafeteria, and tuition reimbursement opportunities
You’ll be contributing to projects that push the limits of optical performance and have a real-world impact, all while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for purchasing materials and services to meet operational requirements
- Maintain records and tracking for cost and schedule of all purchased items
- Monitor inventory and plan accordingly
- Create and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Order products and authorize payments
- Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders
- Research product and material selections
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications You Must Have:
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- 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
Other Position Details: ELCAN does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications for our positions. This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program. ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible. We specialize in integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions.