Specialist, Procurement

About the role

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.

Job Description

Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Previous experience and strong working knowledge with purchasing and managing suppliers for electronic components and test equipment
• Works closely with engineering, planning, and program leadership to drive successful completion of Customer milestone activities and on time customer deliveries.
• Sending Request for Quotes (RFQs), competing for best price/schedule, placing purchase orders and compiling compliant documentation packages.
• Advising planning, program, and supply chain leadership on risks and mitigation strategies for items purchased
• Executes and supports negotiations of purchase orders.
• Identifies and implements cost reduction strategies.
• Actively supports development of Lean & Low-Cost Suppliers.
• Engages with procurement leadership and cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Business Development, Planning, and Finance to understand timelines, technical requirements, and challenges.
• Ensures appropriate purchasing tools are compliant and properly utilized to meet all established work objectives.
• Interfaces with other departments as required to control and coordinate workflow.
• Ensures appropriate compliance for maintaining AS9100 Certification.
• Ensures compliance to all FAR & DFARS regulations and the maintaining of an approved Purchasing System in support of CPSR (Contractor Procurement System Review).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 3 + Years experience using Microsoft Excel including creation of pivot tables and use of VLOOKUP required.
• 3 + Years Supply Chain experience supporting Government FAR, DFARS, regulations with Certified Purchasing System Reviews.
• Experience in purchasing, in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook E-mail.

Pay

The salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000 - $135,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $63,500 - $117,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to access US classified information. 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.