Senior Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Senior Specialist, ProcurementJob Code: 27979Job Location: Salt Lake City, UtahSchedule: 9/80; Every other Friday offJob Description:The Procurement Lead is an essential member of the L3Harris Supply Chain Management team. The procurement specialist is the main point of contact between suppliers and BCS and provides all contractual direction. The procurement specialist plays a key role in ensuring compliance to internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and purchase order closeout.Essential Functions:
  • Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing efforts with Program Managers, Hardware Cost Estimating, and other buyers; prepare and follow-up on requests for quotation/bid/proposal to help ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
  • Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery.
  • Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
  • Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers.
  • Write negotiation plans as required.
  • Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
  • Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders (PO) in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
  • Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
  • Follow up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
  • Manage supplier performance and open orders
  • Conduct Performance Business Reviews (PBRs) with suppliers
  • Implement and track the applicable Purchase Order flow-downs as contractual line items.
  • Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned
In addition, this individual will manage projects designed to improve organizational efficiency, motivate and improve professional skills required in our business environment. The position is expected to use a defined set of metrics to measure performance to ensure accountability and facilitate problem resolution.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years prior related experience.
  • Must have experience with ERP systems, SAP experience is a plus
  • Hands-on experience in negotiating cost elements, price, schedule, and terms & conditions.
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Problem-solving experience
  • Experience with DoD Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
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.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. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in or . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for or .

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