Senior Associate, Procurement

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Associate, Procurement to lead RFQ/RFP processes, manage supplier agreements, and drive value across government and commercial programs. You will evaluate bids, leverage MRP systems and PeopleSoft, and ensure import/export compliance while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience (or a graduate degree with 0–2 years, or 6+ years in lieu of a degree) and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years related experience; graduate degree with 0–2 years.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage RFQ/RFP processes and contract administration.
• Evaluate bids and select suppliers based on cost, delivery, quality, and service.
• Use MRP systems, PeopleSoft, and supplier rating tools.
• Interpret FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws for import/export controls.
• Track POs, resolve receiving discrepancies and supplier issues.

Skills

RFQ/RFP process

Negotiation

MRP systems

PeopleSoft

Import/Export

FAR/DFAR/ITAR

Supplier management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

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, Procurement

Job Code: 43297

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:

L3Harris procurement is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talents who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified with 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.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and manage RFQ/RFP process, negotiate agreements and manage/administer the contract for medium complexity and value for government and commercial programs.
• Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value for Harris.
• Utilize MRP systems, PeopleSoft financial system, Supplier Rating System, and expo portal applications.
• Interprets FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules and regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses.
• Tracks all Purchase Orders through reports, works matched exceptions, open commitments, receiving discrepancies, returns, supplier discrepancies, and problem reports/supplier corrective action responses. Interfaces with receiving and accounting to resolve issues.
• Meets established goals, objectives, and performance metrics and solves problems of increased scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Confers with suppliers to determine factors that affect competitive total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance.
• Builds stable working relationships with manufacturing, quality engineers, material management and program office regarding procurement demands by early involvement with programs and suppliers to determine risk mitigation actions for critical path parts.
• Estimated 10% travel
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Purchasing experience in various commodities
• Ability to follow through with work assignments and show dedication to producing work of the highest quality.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Negotiation and follow up skills.
• PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats essential.
• Knowledgeable in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes

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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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