Procurement Associate: Supplier Strategy & Negotiation

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a new graduate to join the procurement team. You will support strategic alliances, issue RFQs, analyze responses, justify procurements, and place purchase orders.

The role emphasizes supplier quality, timely delivery, and compliance with company policies. Essential functions include procuring materials, negotiating terms, tracking orders, and managing supplier relationships, with FAR/DFAR/ITAR awareness.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Procure material, equipment, supplies, services, and commodity products.
• 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 and resolve issues with receiving and accounting.
• Manage supplier relationships through the acquisition process.
• Confer with suppliers to determine factors affecting total cost of ownership and evaluate corrective actions for late delivery.

Skills

Supply Chain principles

Spend management

Negotiations

Contract types

Financial analysis

Supplier performance

Sourcing process

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a new graduate to join the procurement team. You will support strategic alliances, issue RFQs, analyze responses, justify procurements, and place purchase orders.

The role emphasizes supplier quality, timely delivery, and compliance with company policies. Essential functions include procuring materials, negotiating terms, tracking orders, and managing supplier relationships, with FAR/DFAR/ITAR awareness.