Senior Associate Procurement

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Space and Mission Systems, Intel & Cybersecurity is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate, Procurement to join our COTS Procurement team at Palm Bay, FL. This on-site role supports the full purchase order lifecycle for Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf materials and provides administrative procurement support to the broader team.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of procurement experience in aerospace or 4+ years without a degree, is a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years procurement experience in aerospace
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 4 years of aerospace procurement experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Supports procurement of low‑complexity COTS commodities under close guidance from senior team members
• Provides administrative procurement support including open order statusing and vendor profile changes
• Assists in issuing RFQs, gathering supplier responses, and supporting quote evaluations and source selections
• Learns basic negotiation fundamentals (best value, lead times, payment terms)
• Prepares and maintains procurement documentation to ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal processes
• Communicates with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support cross‑functional requests

Skills

Procurement experience

U.S. Citizenship

Clearance eligibility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years aerospace procurement experience

Tools

MRP/ERP Software

Microsoft Office

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: Senior Associate, Level 2

Job Code: PRP2

Job Location: On Site Palm Bay, FL

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies, Space and Mission Systems, Intel & Cybersecurity is seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Associate, Procurement to join our COTS Procurement team. This role supports the full purchase order lifecycle for Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) materials and provides administrative procurement support to the broader team. The Associate will support administrative procurement tasks and assist with basic sourcing activities, supplier coordination, documentation, and compliance tasks in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and able to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. L3Harris supports a wide variety of U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Aerospace, and commercial programs, requiring strict adherence to government and agency laws, regulations, and procurement policies.

Essential Functions

• Supports the procurement of COTS commodities of low complexity under close guidance from senior team members.
• Provides administrative procurement support including:
• Open order statusing
• Vendor adds and profile changes
• Manual receivers and shippers
• Purchase order backouts
• Scorecard adjustments
• Assists in the procurement acquisition process, including issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQs), gathering supplier responses, supporting quote evaluations, and source selections.
• Learns and applies basic negotiation fundamentals such as best value considerations, lead times, and payment terms.
• Prepares and maintains procurement documentation to ensure compliance with internal processes and applicable Government regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Assists in managing supplier relationships by communicating routine needs and coordinating resolution of low‑complexity Supplier Support Requests or Non‑Conformance issues.
• Communicates professionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support cross‑functional requests, information gathering, and process inquiries.
• Collaborates closely with team members and demonstrates a willingness to learn procurement principles and systems.
• Maintains strong organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks with close attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of procurement experience in the aerospace industry.
• In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of four (4) years of procurement experience in the aerospace industry.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 2 years of experience with MRP/ERP Software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS Procurement regulations.
• Takes proactive approaches to problem‑solving with strong decision‑making capability.
• Ability to achieve high‑performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment.

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.