Senior Associate, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Maryland City (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr Assoc, Procurement to manage PO flow, supplier relationships, and compliance across multiple U.S. locations. The role supports production by ensuring timely orders, accurate documentation, and effective communication with vendors.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with a couple years of procurement experience, plus strong MS Office skills and familiarity with contracting terms. Travel/remote readiness and a 9/80 schedule are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of procurement experience or equivalent
• Experience with supplier management and contract basics preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills and ability to work in a digital/remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of incoming purchase orders to ensure PO delivery date fidelity.
• Manage assigned commodities to enable production and administer engineering changes.
• Create PO packages with required documentation (Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, PPV).
• Manage supplier relationships and assist in supplier base strategies.
• Resolve supplier issues including Non-Conformances, invoicing, and terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to Procurement Agents in non-supervisory roles.
• Monitor key events in commodities affecting business plans.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with FAR and company policies.

Skills

PO management

Vendor communication

MS Office

Procurement

Remote work capable

Education

Bachelor's Degree

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

CostPoint

Job description

Job Title: Sr Assoc, Procurement

Job Location: Anaheim, CA; Millersville, MD; Camden, NJ or Northampton, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

Maintain strategic alliances and partnerships that have already been established by the Purchasing organization. Perform supplier purchase order receipt follow-up, and ensure forecasted revenue dollars are met. Conduct conference calls and establish strong lines of communications with assigned vendors. Work with suppliers for decommits and determine appropriate course of action for recovery schedules. Immediately escape any issues to management and recommend a proper course of action. Make sure all procurements meet and are in compliance with corporate and L3Harris policies and procedures including signature authority. Ensure that the supplier is competent to perform service or manufacture product by assisting in performing a capabilities and risk assessment.

Essential Functions

• Daily management of incoming purchase orders to ensure PO delivery date fidelity and strong comunications with suppliers.
• Responsible to manage assigned commodities to enable L3 Harris production. This includes purchase order modification and maintenance and administration of engineering changes.
• Create PO package with all required documentation for PO changes; i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc.
• Manage supplier relationships of those suppliers assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supplier base strategies
• Resolving supplier base problems, including negotiations on Non-Conformances, invoicing, receipt discrepancy, terms and conditions, and service levels
• Provide training, guidance and coaching Procurement Agents in non-supervisory role
• Provide guidance to the company on key events in the selected commodities that may effect the business plans of the company
• Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies
• Implement strategic goals as established by leadership and manage selected projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and of 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configurations, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred
• Experience in SAP or CostPoint MRP systems preferred
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $63,000-117,000. 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.