Posted 7 days ago
Sr. Specialist, Project Buyer
@ L3Harris Technologies
Waterdown, Ontario
Overview
L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Senior Project Buyer in Waterdown, Ontario, on a 9/80 day-shift schedule. The role runs purchasing for an assigned project portfolio, covering quality, cost and schedule, and supports Commodity Managers on supplier negotiations and agreements. Salary is stated as $91,000-115,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Manage purchasing for assigned project portfolio
- Support Commodity Managers in negotiations and agreements
- Produce RFQs, bids and purchase orders
- Manage supplier recovery schedules
- Lead Lean and cost-savings projects
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree with 6+ years relevant experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years, or 10 years without a degree
- Solid knowledge of ERP/MRP and production purchasing
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- APICS or PMAC SCMP designation is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | APICS, PMAC SCMP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
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L3Harris Technologies
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Full company description
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
- LinkedIn followers
- 883,579
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 30,525
- Reported office locations
- 1025 W. NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32919, US
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- National Security
- Business Development
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- L3Harris Technologies
- L3HHCM20
- Harris
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,250,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense and Space Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Florida |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 131 |
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Sr. Specialist, Project Buyer
Job Code:46904
Waterdown, Ontario
Schedule: 9/80 Day Shift
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all purchasing activities relating to quality, cost, and schedule for the assigned portfolio / project.
- 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 / Cost Savings 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.
Desired Skills and Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of ERP/MRP and production purchasing principles.
- Strong Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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 skills.
- Effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
- Initiative to investigate problems, develop solutions and obtain results.
Experience & Education Requirements
- Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
- May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- APICS designation or PMAC SCMP designation is considered an asset.
*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $91,000-115,000.
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