Senior Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Sr Specialist, Procurement in Salt Lake City to support DoD contracting activities. The role involves coordinating pricing with Program Managers, evaluating supplier quotes, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR and DFAR requirements.

You will manage purchase orders, SOWs, and supplier performance, driving cost-effective sourcing for defense programs. Required are a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) with multiple years of DoD procurement experience, strong negotiation

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pricing efforts with Program Managers and buyers to support proposals.
• Analyze supplier quotes to determine best source based on cost and delivery.
• Review drawings and incorporate terms into purchase orders; flow down schedule requirements.
• Ensure conformance criteria are communicated to suppliers to meet delivery requirements.
• Perform cost/price analysis per FAR/DFAR; document fair pricing.

Skills

DoD buying experience

Negotiation

ERP systems experience

Cost/price analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

10 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

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 Code

45031

Job Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are looking for a Department of Defense contractor BUYER to join our team. We are considering individuals who have experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Buyer, Purchasing for a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor company.

Essential Functions

• Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing efforts with Program Managers, Hardware Cost Estimating, and other buyers; prepare and follow-up on requests for quotation/bid/proposal to help ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
• Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery.
• Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
• Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
• Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
• Follow-up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
• Manage supplier performance and open orders within your commodity
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers
• Write negotiation plans as required.
• Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Review and approve Statements of Work (SOW), and implement and track the applicable SOW flow-downs as contractual line items.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 8+ years DoD buying experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Procurement Specialist Buyer
• Hands-on negotiation experience
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP experience a plus
• Problem-solving experience
• Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other related requirements
• Experience purchasing high value, complex ‘make to print’ products

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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