Specialist Procurement

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.

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 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.
• Responsible to procure and manage assigned commodities to enable L3 Harris production.
• Create PO package with all required documentation; i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc.
• Lead supplier negotiations and the supplier selection process.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, as well as overall material cost control.
• Manage supplier relationships of those commodities assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supply base strategies.
• Resolving supplier problems, including negotiations on Non-Conformances, invoicing, receipt discrepancy, terms and conditions, and service levels.
• Assist with Marketing requests including running Price Models to determine material costs for a proposed project.
• Control and manage the inventory integrity of purchased items in the MRP data base associated with the commodities.
• Provide guidance to the company on key events in the selected commodities that may effect the business plans of the company.
• Seek out new suppliers, and new processes and keep the company abreast of these developments.
• Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations and company procedures and policies.
• Implement strategic goals as established by leadership and manage selected projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Proven negotiation experience.
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configurations, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Benefits

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