Associate, Procurement

L3HHCM20•Greenville, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Associate is responsible for planning and implementing activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Essential Functions: 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 requests for proposals (RFP) 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. Sources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value for L3Harris. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, and the ability to multi-task and interact with several individuals at one is a must. Willing to be on call, work overtime, weekends, and odd shifts, as the program support requires. Utilize MRP systems and PeopleSoft Financial systems. Good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of FAR and DFAR Procurement regulations. SAP ERP. Experience with Militarized Aircraft. Experience inputting and retrieving data in SAP desired. Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of procurement experience in an aircraft environment.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of four (4) years of procurement experience in an aircraft environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, and the ability to multi-task and interact with several individuals at one is a must.
Willing to be on call, work overtime, weekends, and odd shifts, as the program support requires.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience inputting and retrieving data in SAP desired.

Responsibilities

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 requests for proposals (RFP) 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.
Sources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value for L3Harris.
Monitors performance of suppliers.
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions.
Utilize MRP systems and PeopleSoft Financial systems.
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR Procurement regulations.
SAP ERP.
Experience with Militarized Aircraft.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.