Senior Specialist Procurement

L3Harris; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Sr Specialist Procurement to manage metal fabrication purchasing for multiple sites ( Camden NJ on-site among others). The role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP purchasing experience, and the ability to work effectively in a digital environment.

Schedule is 9/80, with extensive supplier coordination and cost-reduction responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and proven procurement expertise in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with years of relevant experience; or 13+ years with no degree.
• 6+ years of purchasing in an ERP-driven manufacturing environment.
• Proven negotiation experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Contract experience and knowledge of terms and conditions.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation and product configuration.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage assigned commodities (metal fabrication) to enable production.
• Create PO package with required documentation (Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, etc.).
• Lead supplier negotiations and supplier selection process.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and material cost control.
• Manage supplier relationships and assist in development of supplier base strategies.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching Procurement Agents.
• Assist Marketing with price models to determine material costs for projects.
• Provide guidance on key events in selected commodities affecting business plans.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with FAR regulations and company policies.
• Implement strategic goals as established by leadership and manage selected projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Read engineering drawings

MRP/ERP experience

Contract terms knowledge

Microsoft Office

Supplier relationship management

Digital/remote environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MRP/ERP software

MS Office Suite

Price analysis tools

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: Sr Specialist Procurement

Job Location: Camden NJ, Anaheim CA, Millersville MD, Northampton MA, Herndon VA, Palm Bay FL (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Maintain strategic alliances and partnerships that have already been established by the Purchasing organization. Will be responsible for all purchase order placement, to include supplier solicitiation, PO creation and award, ensuring all procurements meet and are in compliance with corporate and L3Harris policies and procedures including signature authority, and transitioning the PO to the order management team. As part of the purchase order process, this role will perform negotiations, price analysis and order justifications, and ensure all purchase orders are acknowledged. Also responsible to immediately elevate any issues to a senior buyer or management so a proper course of action can be implemented.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible to procure and manage assigned commodities (specifically the metal fabrication category) to enable L3 Harris production. This includes purchase order issuance and maintenance, administration of engineering changes, costing and cost project administration and purchased material cost analysis
• Create PO package with all required documentation, i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc.
• Lead supplier negotiations and the supplier selection process
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, as well as overall material cost control
• Manage supplier relationships of those commodities assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supplier base strategies
• Provide training, guidance and coaching Procurement Agents in non-supervisory role
• Assist with Marketing requests including running Price Models to determine material costs for a proposed project
• 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 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 6 or more years of experience in purchasing in an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment
• Proven negotiation experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• 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 configuration
• 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 with Metal Fabrication commodities
• Strong technical literacy
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $84,000-156,000. 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.

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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