Senior 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 Title: Sr Assoc, Procurement Job Location Anaheim, CA; Millersville, MD; Camden, NJ or Northampton, MA Job Schedule 9/80 Job Description Maintain strategic alliances and partnerships that have already been established by the Purchasing organization. Perform supplier purchase order receipt follow-up, and ensure forecasted revenue dollars are met. Conduct conference calls and establish strong lines of communications with assigned vendors. Work with suppliers for decommits and determine appropriate course of action for recovery schedules. Immediately escalat[e] any issues to management and recommend a proper course of action. Make sure all procurements meet and are in compliance with corporate and L3Harris policies and procedures including signature authority. Ensure that the supplier is competent to perform service or manufacture product by assisting in performing a capabilities and risk assessment. Essential Functions Daily management of incoming purchase orders to ensure PO delivery date fidelity and strong comunications with suppliers. Responsible to manage assigned commodities to enable L3 Harris production. This includes purchase order modification and maintenance and administration of engineering changes. Create PO package with all required documentation for PO changes; i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc. Manage supplier relationships of those suppliers assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supplier base strategies Resolving supplier base problems, including negotiations on Non-Conformances, invoicing, receipt discrepancy, terms and conditions, and service levels Provide training, guidance and coaching Procurement Agents in non-supervisory role Provide guidance to the company on key events in the selected commodities that may effect the business plans of the company Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies Implement strategic goals as established by leadership and manage selected projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and of 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configurations, etc. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment Preferred Additional Skills Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred Experience in SAP or CostPoint MRP systems preferred APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $63,000-117,000. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and 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. 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. 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