Job Title: Specialist, Procurement (Procurement Analyst)

Job Code: SAS20232604-100076

Job Location: Remote (Van Nuys, CA)

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a Buyer to join its Procurement Team, Duties include:

• Prepares requests for quotes/proposals consistent with the requirements of the prime contract.
• Analyzes suppliers’ proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, negotiates prices, schedules and terms & conditions, awards POs, ensures on-time delivery, verifies delivery, approves payment and maintains necessary records.
• Procures Electro-Mechanical components and COTS.
• Contact suppliers for RMA, assist with placing repairs orders and outside manufacturing orders/services.
• Negotiate priorities with suppliers, with the ability to change contract dates on purchase orders to meet program need dates
• Liaison between suppliers and L3Harris to organize, coordinate and manage purchase orders for all non-subcontract efforts.
• Review supplier performance and manage on-time delivery.
• Track status of parts and follow up on past due deliveries / commitments.
• Frequently meets with internal company and external contacts to represent the organization on specific projects.
• Develops new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing.
• Documents procurements in accordance with Company policy to ensure acceptable internal and government audit results

• Expedite material to improve working capital and resolve all floor shortages.
• Work with suppliers and Accounts Payable department to close supplier invoice issues and resolve open commitments.
• Work with Vendor Management to Add Suppliers in the System
• Ability to assist buyers with administrative duties including parts tracking, resolution of receiving discrepancies, obtaining packing lists, etc.
• Contact suppliers for RMA, assist with placing repairs orders and outside manufacturing orders/services.
• Frequently meets with internal company and external contacts to represent the organization on specific projects.
• Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex supplier quality/delivery issues.
• Negotiate priorities with suppliers, with the ability to change contract dates on purchase orders to meet program need dates
• Utilize MRP system and Supplier Portal applications, Vendor Add Creation, NDA.
• Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships.
• Participate in projects/teams as assigned.
• Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex supplier quality/delivery issues.
• Participate and contribute to departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Supply Chain or Business and minimum 4 years of prior relavant experience or AS/AA degree with a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge in procurement, supply chain, and or material management processes.
• Prior experience in expediting and following-up.
• Experience with pulling and analyzing data from numerous sources.
• Experience with MRP Tools.
• Experience with The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• High ethical standards.
• PC skills in MS office; with Word, PowerPoint and Advanced Excel formats is essential.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $111,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.