Buyer (CP140)

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.

Job Title: Buyer (CP140)

Job Location: Enfield, NS

Job Code: 39587

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $57,500 - $107,500 CDN annually

Your next challenge as a Procurement Specialist will be to leverage your expertise to support the planning and execution of goods and services acquisition activities, under the supervision of the Procurement Manager. By collaborating with various stakeholders, you will help interpret and optimize operational processes related to procurement, improve existing systems and practices.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure thorough monitoring of orders, from their issuance to their full execution, ensuring compliance with deadlines and contractual requirements.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and analyze their operations to identify factors influencing prices, while seeking the best overall cost considering quality, reliability, and assessing supplier’s ability to meet delivery requirements.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices, recommend or select suppliers, analyze market trends, and keep required documentation up to date.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFPs) and tender documents, as required.
• Negotiate contractual terms in accordance with the company’s policies and guidelines.
• Manage claims with suppliers regarding damages, refusals, losses, returns of equipment, excess quantities, cancellations, or technical changes.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, laws, and applicable regulations, particularly regarding anti-corruption measures.
• May be called upon to manage projects under general supervision
• Participate in continuous improvement projects including procedures and processes.
• Proactively identify problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve issues that arise in daily operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. If no degree is required, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement.
• Practical knowledge of project management, an asset.
• Experience in aircraft service support, an asset. Able to interpret technical drawings, IPCs, and other technical documents, an asset.
• Good knowledge of the supply chain for commercial aerospace operations.
• Experience with commercial aircraft is an asset
• Experience with MRP software, preferably SAP, is an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism an asset (French and English).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

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.