[Hiring] Senior Specialist, Procurement @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

L3Harris is looking for a Buyer to join its Procurement team in its Clifton, NJ location.

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to understand the procurement and manufacturing requirements.
• Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
• Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Confer with suppliers and analyze suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
• Review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment and maintain necessary records.
• Prepare bid packages.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represent organization on specific projects.
• Prepare proposal requests consistent with the requirements of the contract.
• Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing.
• Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.
• Participate and contribute to departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Requirements

• Experience with purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts in defense contracting.
• Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products.
• Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
• Experience purchasing electronics, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and/or complex electrical components and assemblies.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.

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.