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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

This role applies professional procurement knowledge to support supplier selection, pricing analysis, purchase order administration, and supplier performance management while ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and compliance objectives. The position works under general supervision and contributes to operational and program success through effective sourcing, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team supporting complex programs in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes procurement activities for raw materials, components, equipment, and services in support of defense and aerospace program requirements.
• Solicits, reviews, and analyzes supplier quotations, proposals, and bids to support sourcing decisions and cost objectives.
• Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery commitments in accordance with company policies and program requirements.
• Issues and administers purchase orders through completion, including management of acknowledgements, deliveries, invoice discrepancies, and order closeout.
• Evaluates supplier capability, performance, and risk related to quality, cost, schedule, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders including engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance to ensure procurement actions support technical and contractual requirements.
• Resolves supplier-related issues involving shortages, damages, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering or configuration changes.
• Maintains accurate procurement records and supports audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Reviews market conditions, supplier trends, and pricing data to recommend sourcing strategies and process improvements.
• Ensures procurement activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements, anti-corruption standards, and ethical business practices.
• May provide guidance, coaching, or day-to-day support to less experienced employees within the job area.
• Travel up to 20% may be required.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.
• Experience procuring electronic components, mechanical parts, complex assemblies, or specialized services.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management, cost analysis, and schedule risk mitigation.
• Experience supporting engineering change activity, configuration changes, and material returns.
• Working knowledge of export compliance considerations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Experience using material requirements planning or enterprise resource planning tools in a production or program environment.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $79,000.00 - $147,000.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $69,500.00 - $128,500.00. 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.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work nine out of every fourteen days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off.

Benefits

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

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.