Associate, Procurement (Redmond, WA)

L3Harris Technologies • Redmond, WA

189d • $54,500 - $101,000

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• Requires practical knowledge of job area and Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.
• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary.
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
• May prepare request for quotes (RFQ) and bid packages.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.
• Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs.
• Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities.
• Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.).
• Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.
• Ensure compliance to delivery schedules.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements.
• Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies.
• Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.
• Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree