Project Buyer

**Sr. Specialist, Procurement - Project Buyer**

Req #15749

Waterdown, Ontario

**Key Responsibilities of the Role**:

- Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to quality, cost, and schedule for the assigned portfolio
- 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 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

**Skills Required**:

- Solid understanding of ERP/MRP and production planning principles
- Strong Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project
- 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 skill
- 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

**Experience & Education Requirements**
- University Degree/College Diploma in Business, Operations or Material Management
- APICS CSCP designation is considered an asset.
- APICS CPIM designation or PMAC SCMP designation is considered an asset.
- 3-5+ years’ experience in a Supply Chain vendor facing role