About International Water-Guard Industries Inc. Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At International Water-Guard, we are proud to be the global leader in providing flight-certified potable water treatment solutions for the aviation industry. With a commitment to innovation and excellence since 1989, we serve major aircraft manufacturers and operators around the world from our headquarters in Surrey, BC. As we continue to grow, we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who share our passion for enhancing the passenger experience and advancing the future of aviation.

About the Role IWG is seeking an organized and proactive Buyer to support procurement activities and supplier management within our AS9100-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for purchasing materials, components, and services; managing supplier communication; supporting cost, quality, and delivery goals; and ensuring accurate procurement documentation. The Buyer will work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to support build schedules and ensure supply continuity.

What You'll Do

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for materials, components, and services.

Issue and maintain purchase orders (POs) and ensure on-time delivery.

Request and evaluate supplier quotes and support competitive sourcing decisions.

Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, shortages, order changes, and delivery schedules.

Support supplier performance monitoring and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Ensure that all received materials meet aviation documentation requirements (CoCs, material certs, test reports, traceability).

Collaborate with Quality Control to resolve non-conformances and assist in corrective action follow-up.

Maintain accuracy of purchasing data, lead times, and pricing within the ERP/MRP system.

Review BOMs, engineering drawings, and specifications to support sourcing requirements.

Work cross-functionally to support production schedules,



inventory accuracy, and cost reduction efforts.

What You Bring

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

2+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing (aerospace or aviation preferred)

Supply chain related certification (SCMP, CPSM, APICS, etc) or working towards is nice to have

Understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract terms

Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality systems

Experience using ERP/MRP systems (i.e. Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Infor, etc.)

Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical documentation such as drawings, BOMs, and specifications

High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

Nice to Haves

Supply chain related certification (SCMP, CPSM, APICS, etc) or working towards

Experience in aerospace, manufacturing or other regulated industry

Understanding of lean, continuous improvement, or supplier development practices

Why Join IWG

Be part of a highly respected Canadian aerospace manufacturer with a global impact

Collaborate with a dedicated and innovative team committed to quality and excellence

Opportunities for growth opportunities and personal development in a rapidly evolving industry

Enjoy an exceptional compensation package include:

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Paid time off and compressed work week option for work-life balance

RRSP Matching to secure your financial future

Tuition & Professional Designation Reimbursement Program to support your career development

Performance Bonus to reward your contributions

And more!

At International Water-Guard, we recognize and appreciate the talent and dedication of all our applicants. While we thank everyone for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed during the interview process.

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📌 Buyer (Winnipeg)
🏢 International Water Guard
📍 Winnipeg