Procurement Specialist

**Key Responsibilities of the Role**:

- As an experienced member of the team, the commodities and Supplier portfolios assigned have a medium to larger scope, 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 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
- Take an active role in supporting Lean projects focused on enhancing key business processes within the primary functional area
- Work in conjunction with Commodity Managers and/or Supplier Quality Engineers to support supplier recovery schedules to meet organization’s demand requirements
- Support Commodity Managers with the evaluation and execution of dual sourcing and outsourcing activities
- Support Commodity Managers in negotiation and the implementation supplier agreements, including Non
- Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Long-term Agreements, and general Terms & Conditions

**Skills Required**:

- Competency using ERP, EDI and PLM software packages
- Solid understanding of ERP/MRP and production planning principles
- 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 proficient knowledge and use of Root Cause Corrective Action and Lean tools
- Flexible and agile in attitude is a must, while still maintaining adherence to company policies and procedures
- 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
- Working knowledge of the CGRP, USML, ITAR and Offsets

**Experience & Education Requirements**
- University Degree/College Diploma in Business, Operations or Material Management/ Supply Chain
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- APICS CSCP, CPIM or PMAC SCMP designation considered assets.