Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform daily procurement activities, including placing and maintaining purchase orders to meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Source suppliers for products and services, specifically focusing on the metal fabrication commodity.
• Develop and enhance strategic supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for initial qualification.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements and flow them down to suppliers.
• Address quality concerns in collaboration with Quality Assurance, Program Engineering, and Operations Engineering.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Review open invoices to ensure timely three-way match requirements.
• Brief management on program cost and schedule performance status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of relevant procurement experience, OR a Graduate Degree and 2+ years of experience, OR 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience working under ISO/AS9100 guidelines.
• Active US Secret security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, ISO, and AS9100 standards.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex development procurements.
• Proven ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environments.
• Experience interfacing with Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Quality, and Engineering departments.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible spending accounts and EAP.
• Education assistance and parental leave.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

About the Company

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. We deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to support national security and our customers' mission-critical needs.