Associate, Procurement

**Associate, Procurement (Buyer)**

Ref# 16611

Waterdown, Ontario

**Key Responsibilities of the Role**:

- As of the team, the responsibilities and Supplier portfolios assigned have a small to medium, 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 Engineering, Finance, Operations Engineering other Departments as required.
- Primary assignment is the support of the New Product Introduction (NPI) “Fast-Trax” process by working with Supply Chain and Engineering on development projects and programs.
- Activities will focus almost exclusively on the procurement of material and services needed to support rapid prototyping, Engineering design development and concept studies.
- This process is facilitated by a high value p-card process and will therefore require work with accounting to reconcile billing and cross-department expenses at monthly financial reporting periods.
- Proactively engage with assigned suppliers to ensure that supplier capabilities and products meet the requirements as defined by the project teams and the Supply Chain processes.
- When required, 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

**Skills/Attributes Required**:

- Competency using ERP and PLM software packages
- Understanding of ERP/MRP and production planning principles
- Proficiency in Excel and MSWord
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong sense of urgency and focus on customer service
- Flexible and agile in attitude is a must, while still maintaining adherence to company policies and procedures
- Good communication and negotiation 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
- Genuine desire to learn, be challenged and grow within the Supply Chain function

**Experience & Education Requirements**
- University Degree/College Diploma in Business, Operations, Materials Management or Finance/Accounting
- APICS CSCP designation (complete or in process) is considered an asset.
- APICS CPIM designation or PMAC SCMP designation (complete or in process) is considered an asset.
- 1-3 years’ experience in a Supply Chain, Operations or Finance role