Sr. Specialist, Procurement

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

5d•$84,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

L3Harris is looking for a Buyer to join its Procurement team in its Clifton, NJ location. Duties include analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings/schematics to understand procurement and manufacturing requirements, sourcing and purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. The role involves compiling and analyzing statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and establishing price objectives, keeping informed on price trends and manufacturing processes, and conferring with suppliers to determine factors affecting prices and establish the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Responsibilities also include reviewing proposals, negotiating prices, selecting or recommending suppliers, analyzing trends, following up on orders placed, verifying delivery, approving payment, and maintaining necessary records. The role may involve preparing bid packages, and requires frequent internal company and external contacts, representing the organization on specific projects. Additional duties include preparing proposal requests consistent with contract requirements, developing new sources of supply based on quality, delivery, and pricing, soliciting and awarding purchase orders, and participating in departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business or a related field.
3+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years’ experience in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MRP system skills.
Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to understand the procurement and manufacturing requirements.
Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Confer with suppliers and analyze suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
Review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment and maintain necessary records.
Prepare bid packages.
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.