L3Harris Technologies · 21 hours ago
Senior Associate, Procurement
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent. The Senior Associate, Procurement role involves planning and implementing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with delivery schedules.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
Responsibilities
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 quotes (RFQ) 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
Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs
Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities
Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.)
Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations
Ensure compliance to delivery schedules
Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to
Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements
Understand component specifications and requirements
Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies
Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers
Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
Preferred
Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations
Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary
Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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