Procurement Specialist

L3Harris•Plano, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Specialist, Procurement you will be integrated with an assigned program/business area, and responsible for procuring goods and services to support Government/DoD program requirements, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with Government and corporate policies and requirements. Main procurement activity will be in the metal fabrication commodity.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or other related field. In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of prior Procurement experience required.
4+ years of experience/knowledge of working under ISO/AS9100 guidelines.
Ability to obtain a US secuirty clearance.

Nice To Haves

Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
Strong understanding of FARS/DFARS as well as ISO and AS9100
Experience negotiating and managing complex Development procurements for cost, schedule, and quality.
Experience working and interfacing with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Quality, and Engineering.

Responsibilities

Performs daily procurement activity (placing PO’s and maintain PO documentation) by sourcing suppliers for products or services and performing appropriate analysis to meet desired cost and schedule requirements in support of manufacturing and program activities.
Addresses quality concerns in collaboration with Quality Assurance, Program Engineering and/or Operations Engineering.
Develops and enhances relationships with strategic supplier/partners; serves as the primary contact with suppliers, supporting the initial qualification and fostering a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers and their management.
Actively works to support the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
Ensure FAR/DFAR requirements are flown down to suppliers and complied with.
Participate in and at times host meetings to provide material updates in support of assigned programs
Coordinates quality issues with suppliers as required and manages supplier returns.
Reviews open invoices and ensure timely three-way match requirements to keep suppliers current.
Prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Briefs management on the status and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.