Buyer (CP140)

L3Harris Technologies; Enfield; On-site; CAD 57,500 - 107,500; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Enfield, NS is seeking a Buyer for its procurement team. This role involves monitoring orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, strong procurement knowledge, and familiarity with aircraft service support. Join L3Harris to advance your career in a supportive, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years with Bachelor's or 2 years with Master's degree or 8 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement is essential.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor orders for compliance with deadlines and contractual requirements.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers for cost efficiency.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices, and select suppliers.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Project management

Aircraft service support

Technical drawing interpretation

Supply chain knowledge

MRP software (SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Title: Buyer (CP140)

Job Location: Enfield, NS | Job Code: 39587 | Job Schedule: Day Shift | Compensation Range: $57,500 - $107,500 CDN annually

Essential Functions

• Ensure thorough monitoring of orders, from issuance to full execution, ensuring compliance with deadlines and contractual requirements.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and analyze their operations to identify factors influencing prices, while seeking the best overall cost considering quality, reliability, and assessing supplier’s ability to meet delivery requirements.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices, recommend or select suppliers, analyze market trends, and keep required documentation up to date.
• Prepare request for proposals (RFPs) and tender documents, as required.
• Negotiate contractual terms in accordance with the company’s policies and guidelines.
• Manage claims with suppliers regarding damages, refusals, losses, returns of equipment, excess quantities, cancellations, or technical changes.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, laws, and applicable regulations, particularly regarding anti‑corruption measures.
• May be called upon to manage projects under general supervision.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, including procedures and processes.
• Proactively identify problem‑solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve issues that arise in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. If no degree is required, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• In‑depth knowledge of procurement.
• Practical knowledge of project management (asset).
• Experience in aircraft service support (asset). Able to interpret technical drawings, IPCs, and other technical documents (asset).
• Good knowledge of the supply chain for commercial aerospace operations.
• Experience with commercial aircraft (asset).
• Experience with MRP software, preferably SAP (asset).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism in French and English (asset).

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled 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 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 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.