Title:  Associate, Procurement

Job Title: Associate, Procurement

Job ID: 35407

Job Location: Waterdown, Ontario

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Primary Responsibilities:

• As a member of the team who is operating in or working towards intermediate level experience and skills, you will manage the commodities and Supplier portfolios assigned which have a low to medium scope, complexity and/or spend. 
• Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to quality, cost, and schedule for the assigned portfolio
• 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.

• Effectively interact cross-functionally primarily with Planning, Quality, Operations Engineering, Engineering, Production, Finance, Materials, CSG (Customer Service Group), Trade Compliance and other Departments as required.
• Produce RFQs, competitive bids, bid evaluations and purchase orders utilizing Cost Benefit Analysis methods.
• Utilize dashboards to monitor and manage performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• 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

Desired Education:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree from a accredidated University  in Business, Operations, Materials Management or Finance/Accounting

Preferred Skills:

• 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 year experience in a Supply Chain, Operations or Finance role
• 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

Pay Transparency

In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $64,000 -$74,200 CAD. 

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you. 

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.