Sr. Specialist, Project Buyer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waterdown, Ontario, is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Project Buyer to lead purchasing for assigned portfolios, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule alignment.

You will collaborate across Planning, Quality, Engineering, Production, Finance, Materials, and more to optimize supplier performance and drive cost savings. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10 years in lieu.
• APICS or PMAC SCMP designation is an asset.
• ERP/MRP knowledge and production purchasing principles.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing activities related to quality, cost, and schedule for the assigned portfolio/project.
• Support Commodity Managers in negotiation and supplier agreements including NDAs, SOWs, long-term agreements, and terms & conditions.
• Interact cross-functionally with Planning, Quality, Operations Engineering, Engineering, Production, Finance, Materials, CSG, and others.
• Engage suppliers to ensure capabilities and products meet current and future requirements.
• Produce RFQs, competitive bids, bid evaluations and purchase orders using Cost Analysis methods.
• Ensure adherence to L3Harris policies and site/business procedures.
• Identify and manage Lean/Cost Savings projects in primary functional area.
• Manage supplier recovery schedules to meet demand requirements.
• Support dual sourcing and outsourcing evaluations and execution.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

High-pressure environment

Root Cause Corrective Action

Lean tools

Negotiation

Prioritization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Initiative / Proactive

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years experience (in lieu of degree)

APICS/PMAC SCMP asset

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Sr. Specialist, Project Buyer

Job Code:46904

Waterdown, Ontario

Schedule: 9/80 Day Shift

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to quality, cost, and schedule for the assigned portfolio / project.
• Support Commodity Managers in negotiation and the implementation supplier agreements, including Non- Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Long-term Agreements, and general Terms & Conditions.
• 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.
• Identify, create and manage Lean / Cost Savings projects focused on enhancing key business processes within the primary functional area
• Manage supplier recovery schedules to meet organization’s demand requirements.
• Support Commodity Managers with the evaluation and execution of dual sourcing and outsourcing activities.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP and production purchasing principles.
• Strong Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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 use of Root Cause Corrective Action and Lean tools.
• 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.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
• May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• APICS designation or PMAC SCMP designation is considered an asset.

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $91,000-115,000.

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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.