Sr. Specialist, Project Buyer

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.