Senior Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Department of Defense contractor BUYER to join our team. We are considering individuals who have experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Buyer, Purchasing for a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

8+ years DoD buying experience
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Procurement Specialist Buyer
Hands-on negotiation experience
Experience with ERP systems, SAP experience a plus
Problem-solving experience
Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other related requirements
Experience purchasing high value, complex ‘make to print’ products

Responsibilities

Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing efforts with Program Managers, Hardware Cost Estimating, and other buyers; prepare and follow-up on requests for quotation/bid/proposal to help ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery.
Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
Follow-up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
Manage supplier performance and open orders within your commodity
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers
Write negotiation plans as required.
Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
Review and approve Statements of Work (SOW), and implement and track the applicable SOW flow-downs as contractual line items.
Other duties as assigned