Associate, Procurement

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA, is hiring an Associate, Procurement for new graduates. You will support strategic supplier partnerships, issue RFQs, analyze responses, and help ensure timely delivery while maintaining policy compliance.

The role emphasizes communication with vendors and alignment to company terms. Responsibilities include evaluating bids, tracking orders, and optimizing total cost of ownership, with opportunities to grow within a defense tech environment that values

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in specified business fields.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier interactions.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/ITAR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure material, equipment, supplies, services, and commodities.
• Evaluate cost and supplier bids to attain best value.
• Negotiate price, delivery and quality with suppliers and select vendors.
• Track Purchase Orders through reports and resolve discrepancies with receiving/accounting.
• Manage supplier relationships through the acquisition process.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with terms.
• Interpret FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws and regulations on import/export controls.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Purchase orders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

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.

Job Title: Associate, Procurement

Job Code: 42651

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

As a new graduate in the procurement role, you willassistinmaintainingstrategic alliances and partnershipsestablishedby the Purchasing organization. You will send requests for (information/proposal/quote) to suppliers, analyze responses, justify procurements, and place purchase orders. Your role includes streamlining the order fulfillment process to ensure supplier quality andtimelydelivery that meet performance metrics. You willfacilitatestrong communicationwith vendors, understand and apply the company’s “Terms and Conditions,” and ensure compliance with corporate policies. Additionally, you will help assess supplier capabilities andparticipatein risk assessments, escalating issues to management and recommendingappropriate actions

Essential Functions:

• Procure material, equipment, supplies, services, and commodity products
• Evaluate cost and analyze supplier bids toattainbest overall value
• Negotiate price, delivery and quality of products/services anddeterminesupplier selections
• Track all Purchase Orders through reports, work matched exceptions, open commitments, receiving discrepancies, returns, supplier discrepancies, and problem reports/supplier corrective action responses. Interface with receiving and accounting to resolve issues
• Manage supplier relationship through the acquisition process
• Confer with suppliers todeterminefactors that affect competitive total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance
• Interpret FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules and regulationsregardingimport/export control certifications and licenses

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, General Business Management, Business Administration or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Supply Chain principles and concepts, spend management tools,purchasinginsight into buying and selling principles, negotiations, awareness of different contract types, financial and quantitative analytical skills, commodity management, supplier and performance measurement tools, and exposure to sourcing process
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $56,000 - $104,000 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. 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.

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