Lead, Procurement

About the Role

The Lead Procurement Specialist is an essential member of the L3Harris Supply Chain Management team, acting as the main point of contact between suppliers and BCS, providing contractual direction, and ensuring compliance with internal and government regulations.

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 ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
• Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal and analyze supplier quotes to determine the 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/or price analysis.
• Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly conveyed to suppliers.
• Write negotiation plans as required and negotiate 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/DFAR requirements and internal policies.
• Follow up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
• Manage supplier performance, conduct Performance Business Reviews (PBRs), and implement/track Purchase Order flow-downs.
• Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
• Manage projects to improve organizational efficiency and motivate professional skill development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 11 years prior related experience.

Preferred Skills

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment.
• Problem-solving experience.
• Experience with DoD Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Hands-on experience in negotiating cost elements, price, schedule, and terms & conditions.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Schedule: 9/80