Senior, Specialist Procurement

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Harris 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. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

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Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3

Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

The Procurement Specialist is an essential member of the L3

Harris Supply Chain Management team. The procurement specialist is the main point of contact between suppliers and BCS and provides all contractual direction. The procurement specialist plays a key role in ensuring compliance to internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations, change management, invoice approvals, dispute resolution and purchase order closeout.

• Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing efforts with Program Managers, Hardware Cost Estimating, and other buyers; prepare and follow-up on requests for quotation/bid/proposal to help ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
• Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery.
• Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
• Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers.
• Write negotiation plans as required.
• Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders (PO) in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
• Follow up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
• Manage supplier performance and open orders
• Conduct Performance Business Reviews (PBRs) with suppliers
• Implement and track the applicable Purchase Order flow-downs as contractual line items.
• Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

In addition, this individual will manage projects designed to improve organizational efficiency, motivate and improve professional skills required in our business environment. The position is expected to use a defined set of metrics to measure performance to ensure accountability and facilitate problem resolution.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment.
• In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 10 years prior related experience.
• Must have experience with ERP systems, SAP experience is a plus
• Hands‑on experience in negotiating cost elements, price, schedule, and terms & conditions.

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years recent experience as a Procurement Specialist in a DoD environment.
• Problem‑solving experience
• Experience with DoD Purchasing Policies & Procedures.

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