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Woodward
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Posted Nov 4, 2026
Full-time

About this role

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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