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 Title: Specialist, Procurement Job Code: 45114 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris Technologies, Space and Mission Systems, Intel & Cybersecurity are seeking an exceptionally motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will manage the full purchase order lifecycle, source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations through invoice completion. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering results. L3Harris covers a variety of customer segments including U.S. Federal Government, Other Governments, Defense and Aerospace, and Commercial, both international and domestic. This requires the procurement team to be compliant with all government and agency laws and regulations. Essential Functions: Manages Fabrication (FAB) and Complex Electronics commodity of moderate complexity. Generate Request for Quote’s (RFQ) with a grading criteria. Understands how to rationalize price and cost for competitive or sole source buys. Ensures all applicable program, company, compliance, engineering, quality, technical specifications are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers and other functions to increase accountability for program performance. Successfully able to negotiate best value, lead times, pay terms, milestones, and execute legal documents as required (Purchase Order/contractual, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Legal Agreements, Terms and Conditions etc.). Generate Purchase Order (PO) packages, which includes, source justifications, commercial certifications, and price justifications along with other FAR/DFARS and Department of Defense (DOD), Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements. Develop action plans to increase supplier performance and mitigate supplier risks. Manages supplier metrics by communicating and resolving Supplier Support Requests or Non-Conformance Requests promptly to meet program deliverables. Must be able to communicate effectively with direct leadership and a wide array of professional levels, functions, and suppliers to support cross-functional requests and inquiries. Trains, coaches, and mentors’ peers. Ability to obtain US Government Clearance. 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: 4 years of experience with MRP/ERP Software. Proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Understands and apply Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) through TINA and CAS thresholds, Prime and program flow down requirements, Quality Assurance Codes, and Trade Compliance Laws. Strong continuous improvement background or certificate in Lean Six Sigma, Data Analytics, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Risk Management and Supplier Category Management familiarity. Moderate knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain's influence on annual operating plan to include orders, sales, profit, and cash flow. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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