Associate Manager, Procurement

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Harris Technologies

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate Manager, Procurement

Job Code: 31750

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

• Procures materials and equipment for the Mission Avionics Complex electronics Commodity of medium to high complexity and value for government and commercial programs.
• Negotiates with suppliers, evaluates bids, and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service.
• Resolve problems and make recommendations. Interface with materiel, engineering, quality, and program management.
• Monitor activities against department objectives and submit performance reports to management.
• Utilize MRP systems, People Soft financial system, RI Web Applications, and eXpo applications.
• Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships.
• Participate and/or lead projects/teams as assigned.
• Identifies process improvements and facilitates implementation.
• Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex procurements.

• Provide mentoring and supervision to staff members.
• Monitor and assign work to direct staff and coordinate with other group leaders to balance workload.
• Review and approve purchase order packages above buyer signature authority.
• Write and hold mid‑year and year‑end performance reviews and conduct career development discussions.
• Champion organizational objectives and provide guidance to staff members.
• Responsible for disseminating information to and from staff members utilizing formats such as stand up meetings and/or staff meetings.
• Responsible for managing any performance issues of staff members including attendance or ability to carry out job responsibilities.

• BS/BA Degree with a minimum of 6 years prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

• Knowledgeable in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Negotiation and follow up skills required.
• PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats essential.
• Knowledge in Control (MRP) and People Soft financials a plus.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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