L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking an Associate, Procurement (Buyer) to plan and implement procurement activities for raw materials, goods, and services. The role involves analyzing data to establish price objectives, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining records related to procurement activities.
Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards
Follows up on all awards through completion of order
Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records
May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages
Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes
Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations
Entry-level professional with broad theoretical job knowledge
Works under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non-routine tasks
Communicates with contacts in own team to explain and interpret information
Contributes to systems and processes changes in work routines
Works to achieve operational targets that impact team results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related procurement experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related procurement experience
Preferred
Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing
Knowledge of procurement documentation, methods and techniques utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services and supplies
Knowledge of methods of invoicing, including shipping and handling charges, discounts and taxes
Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and procedures
Ability to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluations
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
