Senior Defense Procurement Specialist

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Procurement in Clifton, NJ. The role focuses on sourcing machinery, materials, and services, negotiating terms, and maintaining supplier relationships to meet schedules and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, strong Excel capabilities, and knowledge of ITAR/FAR/DFAR. This position operates on a 9/80 schedule with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ITAR, FAR and DFAR.
• Experience purchasing electronics, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and/or complex electrical components and assemblies.
• Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings to understand procurement and manufacturing requirements.
• Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services and supplies.
• Compile and analyze data to determine feasibility and price objectives.
• Negotiate prices, evaluate suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare bid packages and develop new sources of supply.
• Solicit and award purchase orders and maintain records.

Skills

Self-starter

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years of related experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Excel

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Procurement in Clifton, NJ. The role focuses on sourcing machinery, materials, and services, negotiating terms, and maintaining supplier relationships to meet schedules and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, strong Excel capabilities, and knowledge of ITAR/FAR/DFAR. This position operates on a 9/80 schedule with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.