Buyer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is seeking a Buyer to join their procurement team in Mirabel, Quebec. This role involves managing purchasing activities, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least four years of procurement experience, along with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Proficient knowledge in procurement and contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and follow up on purchase orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers and analyze trends.
• Prepare RFPs and maintain necessary records.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

MRP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About your next challenge as Buyer :

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer is part of the procurement team mandated to plan and implement activities related to the procurement of goods and services. The Buyer is an experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. May manage projects or processes with general supervision.

What you will do:

• Follow up on all contracts/purchase orders through completion of order;
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines the lowest cost taking into account quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules;
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records;
• Prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages;
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes;
• Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, trade compliance and regulations.
• Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures;
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes;
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant procurement experience;
• Proficient knowledge in procurement required;
• Proficient knowledge of negotiations and contracts;
• Practical knowledge of project management an asset;
• Teamwork, Initiative, Adaptability and customer service skills;
• Experience with In-Service Support of aircrafts an asset;
• Experience with MRP software, SAP or RAMCO an asset;
• Very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with theControlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.