Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Procurement

Level 3 Communications, Inc$57K — $107K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience, or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Alternatively, 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement processes.
  • Understanding of project management is a plus.
  • Experience in aircraft service support is beneficial.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and IPCs is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with the commercial aerospace supply chain is important.
  • Experience with Airbus A310 or similar aircraft is a plus.
  • Proficiency in MRP software (SAP or RAMCO preferred) is desirable.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • Bilingual in French and English is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor purchase orders from issuance to execution, ensuring compliance with timelines and contracts.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost while ensuring quality and delivery.
  • Review proposals and negotiate terms, keeping documentation current and analyzing market trends.
  • Prepare RFPs and tender documents as necessary.
  • Negotiate contracts per company policies and guidelines.
  • Manage supplier claims related to various issues including excess quantities and contract changes.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards and relevant regulations.
  • May oversee project management tasks under general supervision.
  • Participate in projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
  • Identify and troubleshoot operational challenges promptly.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and equitable workplace environment.
  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.
  • Background checks conducted prior to employment, including eligibility for the Controlled Goods Program.
  • Requirements for government security clearance may be necessary for some positions.
  • Pre-employment substance abuse testing may be required.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Procurement

Job Location: Mirabel, QC or Trenton, ON

Job Code: 038390

Job Schedule: Day Shift

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

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, and support the achievement of objectives related to projects that have a direct impact on service performance.

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.
  • Manage urgent orders related to grounded aircraft (AOG), including coordinating transportation and logistics, even outside normal hours


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 the Airbus A310 aircraft or other similar commercial aircraft is an asset
  • Experience with MRP software, preferably SAP or RAMCO, is an asset
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Essential Bilingualism (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).


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.

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