Senior, Specialist Procurement

Job Description:

The Senior Procurement Associate is an essential member of the L3Harris Supply Chain Management team. The procurement associate is the main point of contact between suppliers and BCS and provides all contractual direction. The procurement associate plays a key role in ensuring compliance to internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and purchase order closeout.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
• Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers.
• Write negotiation plans as required.
• Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders (PO) in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
• 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
• Conduct Performance Business Reviews (PBRs) with suppliers
• Implement and track the applicable Purchase Order flow-downs as contractual line items.
• Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

In addition, this individual will manage projects designed to improve organizational efficiency, motivate and improve professional skills required in our business environment. The position is expected to use a defined set of metrics to measure performance to ensure accountability and facilitate problem resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2-4 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years prior related experience.
• Problem-solving experience
• Knowledge of negotiating cost elements, price, schedule, and terms & conditions.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Graduate Degree and 0-2 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP experience is a plus
• Experience with DoD Purchasing Policies & Procedures.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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