Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Ref #40199

Waterdown, Ontario

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

- As an experienced member of the team, the commodities and Supplier portfolios assigned have a 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

Skills Required:

- 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

Experience & Education Requirements

- 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.

- APICS CSCP, CPIM or PMAC SCMP designation considered assets.

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $83,000 to $101,000.

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