Purchasing Officer
The Opportunity
We are a company on the move and with forecasted growth of L3Harris SASA we are now seeking to hire a Purchasing Officer to join our team, reporting to our Supply Chain & Procurement Manager.
Responsibilities will include:
Actively support investigation strategies to expand supply chain to resolve bottlenecks & single points of failure to increase flexibility and agility. Proactively identify material, supplier or sub-contractor bottlenecks and support courses of actions to mitigate risks. Utilise the ERP tool, Costpoint, and the COGNOS Reporting system in the most efficient and accurate manner using work instructions for the following: Ensure that consumables and floor stock items inventory levels are set and maintained in accordance with established Safety Stock levels. Day to day management of Purchasing performance with all related actions executed in a timely and professional manner, ensuring material is delivered on time in full (Supplier OTD metric), on cost and on quality (DMR metric); at all times to ensure material is ordered through approved supplier base and in accordance with Trade Compliance requirements. Timely reporting of issues, opportunities, potential delays and risks to the Supply Chain / Procurement Manager. Ensure Purchasing and company policies and procedures are followed, with particular reference to ethical standards, Trade Compliance (ITAR / EAR) and Counterfeit Avoidance where applicable when requesting and receiving quotes, and placing Purchase Orders with suppliers. Essential Requirements:
Diploma in Business / Purchasing, Certificate IV in Business Administration or a combination or equivalent experience and / or education / training. Excellent computer skills, including MS Office Excel and Word, experience using ERP / MRP systems. Experience with CostPoint is desired, but not essential. Communicate clearly and concisely to internal and external parties. Accuracy, thoroughness, persistence and attention to detail. Project a positive and professional image through in-person and telephone interaction. Discretion with confidential and / or sensitive information. Productive Time management. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers, and external suppliers through respectful negotiation. About Us
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia is a Brisbane based subsidiary of L3Harris and part of our ICI Division. We provide design, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced electronic warfare components and subsystems using cutting edge wideband radio frequency and photonic technology.
We are a trusted, sovereign design and production partner to the Australian Department of Defence and an established exporter to global defence primes.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all.
A few of our employee benefits are:
5 weeks annual leave. Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible. Flexible annual leave (buy & sell up to 2 weeks). Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of base salary and bonus for up to 2 years). Discounted private health insurance. Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover. Novated Car Leasing. Salary Sacrifice. Important to know:
Due to the nature of our work, many of our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.
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