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Senior Specialist, Procurement (Electronic Components)

L3Harris Technologies Space and Sensors is currently seeking a Sr Specialist, Procurement to contribute to the success and growth of our Space and Sensors division located in Mason, OH, supporting the procurement and management of electronics components (Circuit Card Assemblies, Printed Wiring Boards, etc.). The Sr. Specialist, Procurement, determines how to achieve objectives by applying a deep understanding of procurement principles, concepts, and practices in a DoD environment. This position requires a minimum of 6 years' experience in defense procurement and manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Procure components and subassemblies to support various programs, including commodities such as electronic, mechanical, optical components or assemblies, capital equipment, and electronic/optical systems. The primary focus of this role will be on electronics.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and other agreements for direct and indirect procurements; Includes preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation and analysis, and issuance and maintenance of POs.
• Select and recommend suppliers, negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, terms and conditions, and execute non-disclosure agreements and service agreements.
• Contribute to material cost reduction strategy. Create and issue various types of POs, including Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Material.
• Lead source selection teams; conduct formal cost/price analysis to determine price fair and reasonableness. Negotiate the lowest possible total cost for the product (balance price with optimum quality and schedule needs).
• Identify opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Administer post-award of issued POs.
• Create purchase orders files in compliance with all command media and necessary process disciplines for audits.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through supply chain representative or as an active team member.
• Monitor and provide feedback to IPT on critical supplier performance to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules; Inter and Intra departmental coordination is essential.
• Active participation in company and department initiatives such as strategic sourcing and various L3Harris improvement efforts.
• Provide training and mentorship to peers to further Inter departmental growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior procurement experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior procurement experience.

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, gender, 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.