Manager, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Manager of Procurement to lead the materials and equipment procurement for mission-critical programs.

You will negotiate with suppliers, evaluate bids, and drive strategic supplier relationships using MRP systems and PeopleSoft in a dynamic defense environment. The role requires mentoring staff, reviewing complex PO packages, and guiding performance improvements while coordinating with engineering, quality, and program management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 7 years.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and supervision to staff members.
• Monitor and assign work to direct staff and coordinate with group leaders.
• Review and approve purchase orders above buyer authority.
• Conduct mid-year and year-end performance reviews and career development discussions.
• Guide staff and disseminate information via stand-up or staff meetings.
• Manage performance issues including attendance and responsibilities.
• Lead projects/teams and participate in supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

FAR/DFAR knowledge

MRP systems

PeopleSoft

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MRP

PeopleSoft

Excel

PowerPoint

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: Manager, Procurement

Job Code: 46751

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description:

Procures materials and equipment for the Mission Avionics Complex electronics Commodity of medium to high complexity and value for government and commercial programs. Negotiates with suppliers, evaluates bids, and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service. Resolve problems and make recommendations. Interface with materiel, engineering, quality, and program management. Monitor activities against department objectives and submit performance reports to management. Utilize MRP systems, PeopleSoft financial system, RI Web Applications, and eXpo applications. Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships. Participate and/or lead projects/teams as assigned. Identifies process improvements and facilitates implementation. Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex procurements.

Essential Functions:

• Provide mentoring and supervision to staff members.
• Monitor and assign work to direct staff and coordinate with other group leaders to balance workload.
• Review and approve purchase order packages above buyer signature authority.
• Write and hold mid-year and year-end performance reviews and conduct career development discussions.
• Champion organizational objectives and provide guidance to staff members.
• Responsible for disseminating information to and from staff members utilizing formats such as stand-up meetings and/or staff meetings.
• Responsible for managing any performance issues of staff members including attendance or ability to carry out job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 9 years prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
• Experience in FAR/DFAR requirements.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Control (MRP) and PeopleSoft financials a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy
• Experience with MRP and Agile/PDM software tools
• Demonstrated organizational skills

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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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