Specialist, Procurement (Remote) Jobs

Description:

Job Title: Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: SAS2023107-103783

Job Location: Remote

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• Negotiate priorities with suppliers, with the ability to change contract dates on purchase orders to meet program need dates
• Prepares requests for quotes/proposals consistent with the requirements of the prime contract.
• Access Supplier Portal applications to communicate/interface with suppliers to manage all open Purchase Orders and ensure MRP system/information continuity. Work within MRP system to identify/track purchase orders.
• Interface directly with supply base to track and manage quality and delivery performance directly impacting Supplier Performance Metrics. Prevent production material shortages by identifying and expediting necessary shortages.
• Analyize and Prepare Metrics for Weekly Gemba, Buyer Data, knowledge of Excel for Data
• Follow L3Harris/Federal acquisition policies and procedures to ensure timely and economical procurement of all material, parts, assemblies, equipment and services.
• Obtain Return Material Authorizations (RMA) from suppliers and support program office with timely processing of repair/rework requisitions and manage all material return shipments.
• Liaison between suppliers and L3Harris to organize, coordinate and manage purchase orders for all non-subcontract efforts.
• 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.
• Monitor and Update Supplier documents such as Annual Certification, NDA, Quality Survey
• Communicate supplier invoice discrepancies and work with supplier and accounts payable to close invoice issues and resolve open commitments to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Expedite material to improve working capital and resolve all floor shortages.
• Liaison between suppliers and L3Harris to organize, coordinate and manage purchase orders for all non-subcontract efforts.
• Documents procurements in accordance with Company policy to ensure acceptable internal and government audit results
• Work with Vendor Management to Add Suppliers in the System
• Develops new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing.
• Access Supplier Portal applications to communicate/interface with suppliers to manage all open Purchase Orders and ensure MRP system/information continuity. Work within MRP system to identify/track purchase orders.
• Lead meetings and conference calls with internal Customers (Programs Team and Material Managers) to identify and resolve supplier performance issues for quality and/or delivery.
• Work with suppliers and Accounts Payable department to close supplier invoice issues and resolve open commitments.
• Frequently meets with internal company and external contacts to represent the organization on specific projects.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
• Travel up to 10%
• Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Experience with MRP and Agile/PDM software tools
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $57,500 - $106,5000. 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.