Sr. Associate, Procurement

Sr. Associate - 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: Melbourne, Florida

Job Schedule: Shift 1, 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr. Associate in Procurement for our Melbourne, Florida location to support and execute procurement activities related to the acquisition of raw materials, goods, and services. This role involves management of supplier relationships and contributing to supply chain performance within a dynamic, regulated environment. The successful candidate will support efforts to ensure procurement activities align with procedural guidelines while maintaining compliance with applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle including sourcing, negotiation, contract execution, and supplier performance management.
• Assists in establishing and then maintaining relationships with key suppliers.
• Supports compliance efforts ensuring procurement activities adhere to applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies and assesses procurement-related risks and supports the development of mitigation strategies across orders.
• Monitors and analyzes supply chain performance through metrics and KPIs, identifying opportunities and implementing corrective actions to drive cost savings and schedule adherence.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Resolves material rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, and operations to support procurement objectives.
• Maintains strong internal customer-program relationships that foster an environment of collaboration and trust.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• 6 years' experience in Procurement and/or Subcontracts. Experience to be one or a combination of the following: Supply Chain, Subcontracts, Contracts, Procurement, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Legal and Government compliance, and/or Finance. Coursework, or practical experience that demonstrates business acumen, compliance, legal, negotiations skills, analytical mindset, strategy development and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MRP experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-procurement platforms.
• Ability to analyze supply chain data, metrics, and KPIs to support decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to various levels of management and program teams.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functional organizations.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.

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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