Strategic COTS Procurement Specialist — Senior Associate

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking an exceptionally motivated Sr. Associate, Level 2 to manage the end-to-end procurement process for COTS commodities within the Space and Mission Systems, Intel & Cybersecurity teams.

You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure regulatory compliance across DoD and government contracts. The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to obtain US government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle.
• Source and evaluate suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and ensure compliance with all applicable laws/regulations through invoice completion.
• Generate RFQs with a grading criteria.
• Generate Purchase Order packages including source justifications, certifications and price justifications per FAR/DFARS and CPSR requirements.
• Negotiate best value, lead times, pay terms, milestones and execute legal documents as required.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and suppliers to support cross-functional requests.

Skills

MRP/ERP Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Lean Six Sigma

Data Analytics

Supplier Risk Management

Supplier Category Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking an exceptionally motivated Sr. Associate, Level 2 to manage the end-to-end procurement process for COTS commodities within the Space and Mission Systems, Intel & Cybersecurity teams.

You will source suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure regulatory compliance across DoD and government contracts. The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to obtain US government clearance.