Procurement Officer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid parking

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Health insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Additional annual leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies Australia (Integrated Mission Systems Australia) is seeking a Procurement Officer in Fremantle to execute purchasing processes, ensuring timely, compliant delivery and supporting program requirements. The role collaborates with PMO and involves supplier negotiations, quotations review, and expediting orders.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in procurement, defence industry exposure, and familiarity with ITAR/export controls.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience, desirable.
• Defence industry experience, desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in development of supplier relationships, supporting customer requirements and meeting time critical deadlines.
• High level of computer literacy and ability to compile reports.
• Experience with Export Controls (ITAR) desirable.
• Ability to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and services in support of L3Harris IMSA projects and offices.
• Exercise purchasing delegations in accordance with the company Approval Matrix.
• Provide input for corporate Supply Chain reporting.
• Obtain and review quotations and proposals and provide recommendations for procurement.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to obtain improved service and/or pricing – record savings.
• Review supplier terms and conditions and seek approval for acceptance when required.
• Expedite overdue purchase orders.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Reporting

ITAR knowledge

Defence industry experience

Defence clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in_supply chain/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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.

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

About the role

Working in close collaboration with PMO Stakeholders, the Procurement Officer will execute L3Harris purchasing processes, in a timely and compliant manner, ultimately contributing to our organisational growth and enhancing our technical capabilities.

The primary remit of this role is to enable the procurement of materials and services necessary for L3Harris to deliver program requirements on time and within budget

Key responsibilities include but are notlimited to:

• Responsible for Procurement of materials and services in support of L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems Australia (L3Harris IMSA) projects and offices
• Exercise purchasing delegations in accordance with the company Approval Matrix
• Provide input for corporate Supply Chain reporting
• Obtain and review quotations and proposals and provide recommendations for procurement
• Conduct supplier negotiations as required to obtain improved service and/or pricing – record savings in Buyer Savings Tool
• Review supplier terms and conditions and seek approval for acceptance when required
• Expedite overdue purchase orders

About you

To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include;

• At least 3 years experience, desirable
• Defence industry experience, desirable
• Demonstrated experience in development of supplier relationships, supporting customer requirements and meeting time critical deadlines
• High level of computer literacy and ability to compile reports
• Experience with and understanding of Export Controls (especially the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) desirable
• Ability to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Clearance

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment
• Company-paid parking in Fremantle
• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance
• Company supported professional development programs
• Salary continuance insurance
• Novated leasing
• Retail Reward programs
• Health insurance discounts

All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.