Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

L3HHCM20 • Hamilton, ON

5d • CA$83,000 - CA$101,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist (Buyer) role involves managing commodities and supplier portfolios of medium to larger scope, complexity, and/or spend. The position is responsible for all purchasing activities related to quality, cost, and schedule for assigned portfolios. This role requires effective cross-functional interaction with various departments such as Planning, Quality, Operations Engineering, Engineering, Production, Finance, Materials, and Customer Service Group. The specialist will proactively engage with suppliers to ensure their capabilities meet organizational requirements, produce RFQs, conduct bid evaluations, and issue purchase orders using cost analysis methods. Adherence to L3Harris WESCAM Supply Chain department policies, site business policies, and L3Harris Corporate policies is essential. The role also involves supporting Lean projects, working with Commodity Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers on recovery schedules, and assisting with dual sourcing, outsourcing, and supplier agreement negotiations.

Requirements

• Competency using ERP, EDI and PLM software packages
• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP and production planning principles
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strong sense of urgency and focus on customer service
• A demonstrated dedication to results and continuous improvement within a team environment, including the proficient knowledge and use of Root Cause Corrective Action and Lean tools
• Flexible and agile in attitude is a must, while still maintaining adherence to company policies and procedures
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Initiative to investigate problems, develop solutions and obtain results
• Working knowledge of the CGRP, USML, ITAR and Offsets

Nice To Haves

• APICS CSCP, CPIM or PMAC SCMP designation

Responsibilities

• Manage commodities and supplier portfolios of medium to larger scope, complexity, and/or spend.
• Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to quality, cost, and schedule for the assigned portfolio.
• Effectively interact cross-functionally primarily with Planning, Quality, Operations Engineering, Engineering, Production, Finance, Materials, CSG (Customer Service Group), and other Departments as required.
• Proactively engage with assigned suppliers to ensure that supplier capabilities and products meet the current and future requirements of the organization.
• Produce RFQs, competitive bids, bid evaluations and purchase orders utilizing Cost Analysis methods.
• Ensure thorough understanding of and strict adherence to policies and procedures relating to the L3Harris WESCAM Supply Chain department, overall site business policies and L3Harris Corporate policies and mandates.
• Take an active role in supporting Lean projects focused on enhancing key business processes within the primary functional area.
• Work in conjunction with Commodity Managers and/or Supplier Quality Engineers to support supplier recovery schedules to meet organization’s demand requirements.
• Support Commodity Managers with the evaluation and execution of dual sourcing and outsourcing activities.
• Support Commodity Managers in negotiation and the implementation supplier agreements, including Non- Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Long-term Agreements, and general Terms & Conditions.

Benefits

• University Degree/College Diploma in Business, Operations or Material Management/ Supply Chain
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree