[Hiring] Senior Associate, Procurement @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

Maintain strategic alliances and partnerships that have already been established by the Purchasing organization. Perform supplier purchase order receipt follow-up, and ensure forecasted revenue dollars are met. Conduct conference calls and establish strong lines of communications with assigned vendors. Work with suppliers for decommits and determine appropriate course of action for recovery schedules. Immediately escalate any issues to management and recommend a proper course of action. Make sure all procurements meet and are in compliance with corporate and L3Harris policies and procedures including signature authority. Ensure that the supplier is competent to perform service or manufacture product by assisting in performing a capabilities and risk assessment.

• Daily management of incoming purchase orders to ensure PO delivery date fidelity and strong communications with suppliers.
• Responsible to manage assigned commodities to enable L3 Harris production, including purchase order modification and maintenance and administration of engineering changes.
• Create PO package with all required documentation for PO changes; i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc.
• Manage supplier relationships of those suppliers assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supplier base strategies.
• Resolving supplier base problems, including negotiations on Non-Conformances, invoicing, receipt discrepancy, terms and conditions, and service levels.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching Procurement Agents in non-supervisory role.
• Provide guidance to the company on key events in the selected commodities that may affect the business plans of the company.
• Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies.
• Implement strategic goals as established by leadership and manage selected projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and of 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configurations, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment.

Requirements

• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in SAP or CostPoint MRP systems preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.