Senior Specialist, Procurement

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Location: Salt Lake City, UT

About the role

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.

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

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.

Skills

• 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

Schedule

Job Schedule: 9/80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off