Strategic Defense Procurement Specialist

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist in Procurement to procure materials and services for government and commercial programs, including actives, passives, connectors, cables, chemicals, software, hardware, services, and COTS items.

Responsibilities include managing RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating bids, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining strong supplier relationships and compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience interpreting FAR/DFAR/ITAR; knowledge of import/export controls.
• Proficient in procurement processes including RFQ/RFP management and vendor selection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate agreements for sourcing needs.
• Evaluate bids and select suppliers based on price, delivery, quality and service.
• Maintain supplier relationships to enable long-term partnerships and favorable terms.
• Monitor purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, and track progress through systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing strategy

Contract management

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist in Procurement to procure materials and services for government and commercial programs, including actives, passives, connectors, cables, chemicals, software, hardware, services, and COTS items.

Responsibilities include managing RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating bids, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining strong supplier relationships and compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR regulations.