Associate, Procurement

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Sr. Associate, Procurement to support end-to-end sourcing and supplier management.

The role focuses on procuring materials, evaluating bids for value, negotiating terms, and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery and quality across programs. Candidates should be pursuing a related Bachelor's degree or have recently graduated, with familiarity in procurement processes, cost analysis and regulatory compliance such as FAR/DFAR/ITAR.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent completion of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Understanding of cost analysis, supplier evaluation and best value determination.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/ITAR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Procure material, equipment, supplies, services and commodities of varying value and volume.
• Evaluate bids to attain best overall value and negotiate price, delivery and quality.
• Track purchase orders, resolve discrepancies with receiving and accounting.
• Manage supplier relationships through the acquisition process.
• Ensure compliance with import/export controls and related certifications.

Skills

Procurement

Cost analysis

Supplier negotiation

Vendor management

PO tracking

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

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: Sr. Associate, Procurement

Job Code: 42400

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

• Procure material, equipment, supplies, services, and commodity products of low to medium value and medium to high volume

• Evaluate cost and analyze supplier bids to attain best overall value

• Negotiate price, delivery and quality of products/services and determine supplier 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 to determine factors 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 regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelors 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.

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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