Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Nashville, TN to manage sourcing for federal contracts, prepare RFQs/RFPs, and negotiate with suppliers. You will ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR and maintain rigorous procurement records.

Ideal candidates have 3–7+ years of government procurement experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. This role may require security-clearance readiness and adherence to CPSR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of procurement, subcontract administration, or supply chain experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• 1-2 years experience with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, equipment, and services in support of federal government contracts.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for technical acceptability, pricing, delivery, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct price and cost analyses in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain complete procurement files supporting competition, source selection, pricing, and negotiation decisions.
• Prepare documentation supporting internal audits, DCMA reviews, DCAA audits, and CPSR evaluations.
• Ensure procurement records are complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify material constraints and develop/execute risk mitigation plans to reduce overall Program risk.
• Perform lead time analysis and develop strategies to reduce lead time where required.
• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperations on policies, procedures, and practices

Skills

Problem solving

External communications

Project management

CPSR purchasing systems

DCAA/DCMA audit knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Procurement/Contract Management

Tools

FAR/DFAR knowledge

ITAR/EAR knowledge

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: Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: 42762

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the plans and implementation activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Approves and qualifies suppliers, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. Prepares requests for quote (RFQ) and bid packages. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations. This role ensures compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), customer contract requirements, and company policies. The position is responsible for issuing compliant purchase orders and subcontracts, flowing down mandatory contract clauses, performing supplier evaluations, and maintaining procurement files that withstand government audits.

Essential Functions:

• Source and procure materials, equipment, and services in support of federal government contracts.

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), purchase orders, and subcontracts.

• Evaluate supplier proposals for technical acceptability, pricing, delivery, and compliance requirements.

• Conduct price and cost analyses in accordance with FAR requirements.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Maintain complete procurement files supporting competition, source selection, pricing, and negotiation decisions.

• Prepare documentation supporting internal audits, DCMA reviews, DCAA audits, and CPSR evaluations.

• Ensure procurement records are complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Identify material constraints and develop/execute risk mitigation plans to reduce overall Program risk.

• Perform lead time analysis and develop strategies to reduce lead time where required.

• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperations on policies, procedures, and practices

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related field.

• 3–7+ years of procurement, subcontract administration, or supply chain experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.

• 1-2 years experience with FAR/DFAR, ITAR, EAR, and other related requirements

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Able to solve problems and innovate complex solutions

• Experience communicating with outside functions

• Experience managing large projects and processes that are both inside and outside of the immediate job area

• Experience supporting CPSR-approved purchasing systems.

• Knowledge of DCAA and DCMA audit requirements.

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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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