Procurement Associate: Cost, Compliance & Supplier Relations

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate, Procurement in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on procuring materials and services, evaluating bids for best value, and managing supplier relationships through the full acquisition process.

The candidate should be pursuing a related bachelor’s degree or have graduated within the last 12 months, with familiarity in cost analysis, negotiation, and compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field or recently completed within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Interpret FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules and regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Economics/Finance/Accounting/Operations Management/Business Administration

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate, Procurement in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on procuring materials and services, evaluating bids for best value, and managing supplier relationships through the full acquisition process.

The candidate should be pursuing a related bachelor’s degree or have graduated within the last 12 months, with familiarity in cost analysis, negotiation, and compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR regulations.