Senior Defense & Aerospace Procurement Specialist

Rocketdyne; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr Procurement Specialist to execute procurement activities for defense and aerospace programs. You will manage supplier selection, pricing analysis, and PO administration while aligning with quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with FAR/DFARS, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant procurement experience.
• Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of procurement experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement for materials and services to support defense and aerospace programs.
• Solicit and analyze supplier quotations and bids to meet cost objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments.
• Issue and administer purchase orders through all stages, ensuring accuracy.
• Evaluate supplier capability, performance, and risk across quality, cost, schedule, and compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including shortages, returns, and changes.
• Maintain procurement records and support audits and regulatory compliance.
• Review market conditions and trends to recommend sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and anti-corruption standards.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (optional)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr Procurement Specialist to execute procurement activities for defense and aerospace programs. You will manage supplier selection, pricing analysis, and PO administration while aligning with quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, experience with FAR/DFARS, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.