Senior Specialist, Subcontracts Security Clearance

Position: Senior Specialist, Subcontracts with Security Clearance
Location: Canoga Park

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Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Subcontracts Job

Job Location:

Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule:

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking multple Senior Specialist, Subcontracts to join our team in Canoga Park. The Senior Specialist, Subcontracts 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 quotes (RFQ) 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:

* Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs. Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities. "On it" focus and attention to detail as a liaison and focal point of contact to various internal customers (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program).

* Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.) Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.

* Ensure compliance to delivery schedules. Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to.

* Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements. Understand component specifications and requirements.

* Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies. Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.

* Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement 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. Preferred Additional

Skills:

* 4+ years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.

* Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.

* Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary.
* Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

* Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $91,500 to $170,500. 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. L3

Harris 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. #LI-AT4 L3

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Harris 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…