Senior Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies•Clifton, NJ

4d•$84,000 - $156,000

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Buyer to join its Procurement team in Clifton, New Jersey. The role supports procurement and manufacturing requirements by sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, parts, services, and supplies; evaluating suppliers and pricing; and managing purchase orders and related records. The position also prepares proposal requests and bid packages, develops sources of supply, and contributes to process improvement and lean initiatives. The schedule is a 9/80 arrangement: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related area in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of supply chain principles and concepts in defense contracting.
Knowledge of procurement processes for military-grade products.
Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
Experience purchasing electronics, custom metal-fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and/or complex electrical components and assemblies.
Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup tables.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to understand procurement and manufacturing requirements.
Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies required for organizational operations.
Compile and analyze statistical data to assess the feasibility of purchases and establish price objectives.
Gather information on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Consult with suppliers and analyze their operations to identify pricing factors and determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and required schedules.
Review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders, verify deliveries, approve payments, and maintain records.
Prepare bid packages as needed.
Represent the organization on specific projects and maintain frequent internal and external contacts.
Prepare proposal requests consistent with contract requirements.
Develop new sources of supply based on product quality, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.
Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with contract requirements.
Participate in and contribute to departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.