Candidate must live within commuting distance to the facility. Job Description: Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of aircraft parts, avionics equipment and supports other commodities as necessary. 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. Essential Functions:
Sources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, license and subscriptions, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Reviews proposals, negotiates pricing and terms and conditions, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up with orders placed, verifies delivery schedules, approves payments, and maintains necessary records. May also prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying and repairing products and to establish price objectives. Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value for L3Harris. Monitors performance of suppliers.
This position requires close, professional & courteous daily interface with internal and external customers and all levels of leadership. Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of cross-functional interactions as they relate to Depot activities. Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, and the ability to multi-task and interact with several individuals at once is a must.
Candidate must be willing to be on call, work over-time, weekends, and odd shifts, as program support requires.
Qualifications:
Procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance experience is required.
Experience in the Aerospace Industry preferred.
Candidate must be able to work closely with team members and have a willingness to learn.
Good verbal and written communication skills required.
Experience inputting and retrieving data in SAP desired.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred Additional Skills:
Ability to develop sourcing strategies that align with organizational policy. Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Education & Experience:
Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. An active DoD (in-scope) Secret Clearance is desired.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $47,500-88,000. 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.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
