Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Specialist, Procurement in Palm Bay, FL. You will manage the full PO lifecycle, source and evaluate suppliers, and negotiate terms to ensure compliance with government and commercial programs.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering results. Security clearance eligibility is required, with work across U.S. federal, international, and domestic programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 8+ years of related procurement experience.
• Experience leading RFQ/RFP processes for gov't and commercial programs.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/ITAR compliance requirements.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate supplier terms.
• Evaluate bids on price, delivery, quality, and service for best value.
• Track and reconcile POs, receipts, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with import/export rules and audit trails.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and program offices on risk mitigation.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

RFQ/RFP

Negotiation

Vendor Management

MRP systems

FAR/DFAR/ITAR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Expo Portal

Supplier Rating System

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: 45229

Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an exceptionally motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will manage the full purchase order lifecycle, source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations through invoice completion. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering results. L3Harris covers a variety of customer segments including U.S. Federal Government, Other Governments, Defense and Aerospace, and Commercial, both international and domestic. This requires the procurement team to be compliant with all government and agency laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage RFQ/RFP process, negotiate agreements and manage/administer the contract for medium complexity and value for government and commercial programs.
• Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value for L3Harris.
• Utilize MRP systems, PeopleSoft financial system, Supplier Rating System, and expo portal applications.
• Interprets FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules and regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses.
• Tracks all Purchase Orders through reports, works matched exceptions, open commitments, receiving discrepancies, returns, supplier discrepancies, and problem reports/supplier corrective action responses. Interfaces with receiving and accounting to resolve issues.
• Meets established goals, objectives, and performance metrics and solves problems of increased scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Confers with suppliers to determine factors that affect competitive total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance.
• Builds stable working relationships with manufacturing, quality engineers, material management and program office regarding procurement demands by early involvement with programs and suppliers to determine risk mitigation actions for critical path parts.
• Ability to obtain Secret Security clearance

Qualifications

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

Preferred Additional Skills

• Knowledgeable in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
• Purchasing experience in various commodities
• Ability to follow through with work assignments and show dedication to producing work of the highest quality.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Negotiation and follow up skills.
• PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats.

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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