Sr Associate, Procurement (Clifton NJ)

L3Harris Technologies•Clifton, NJ

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. Job Title: Sr Associate, Procurement Job Code: 30001 Job Location: Clifton, NJ Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is looking for a Buyer to join its Procurement team in its Clifton, NJ location. Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of procurement. Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. Communicates with contacts inside and outside own team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures Identifies and addresses changes within own job area. Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

4+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate knowledge in MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Working knowledge of MRP Systems.
Knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts in defense contracting.
Knowledge in the procurement processes of 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.
Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to understand the procurement and manufacturing requirements.
Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
May prepare bid packages.
Frequent internal company and external contacts.
Represents organization on specific projects.
Prepare proposal requests consistent with the requirements of the contract.
Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.
Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.
Participate and contribute to departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.