Sr. Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Procurement to support Government/DoD program requirements from our Richardson, TX facility.

The role focuses on procuring goods and services, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and ISO/AS9100 standards. Responsibilities include daily procurement activities, supplier management, RFP/bid package preparation, and supporting cross-functional teams across Quality, Engineering, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of prior relevant procurement experience; graduate degree reduces requirement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services for Government/DoD programs, source suppliers and analyze cost/schedule.
• Maintain PO documentation and ensure three-way match for invoices.
• Develop relationships with strategic suppliers and manage supplier performance.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Procurement experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: 44564

Job Location: Onsite at our Richardson TX facility

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

Job Description:

As a Sr. Specialist, Procurement you will be integrated with an assigned program/business area, and responsible for procuring goods and services to support Government/DoD program requirements, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with Government and corporate policies and requirements. Main procurement activity will be in the metal fabrication commodity.

Essential Functions:

• Performs daily procurement activity (placing PO's and maintain PO documentation) by sourcing suppliers for products or services and performing appropriate analysis to meet desired cost and schedule requirements in support of manufacturing and program activities.
• Addresses quality concerns in collaboration with Quality Assurance, Program Engineering and/or Operations Engineering.
• Develops and enhances relationships with strategic supplier/partners; serves as the primary contact with suppliers, supporting the initial qualification and fostering a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers and their management.
• Actively works to support the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Ensure FAR/DFAR requirements are flown down to suppliers and complied with.
• Participate in and at times host meetings to provide material updates in support of assigned programs.
• Coordinates quality issues with suppliers as required and manages supplier returns.
• Reviews open invoices and ensure timely three-way match requirements to keep suppliers current.
• Prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances as required.
• Briefs management on the status and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
• Strong understanding of FARS/DFARS as well as ISO and AS9100.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex Development procurements for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Experience working and interfacing with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Quality, and Engineering.

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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.