Senior Associate, Procurement - AP Security Clearance

Position: Senior Associate, Procurement - AP Support with Security Clearance
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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3

Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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:

Senior Associate, Procurement - AP Support Job Code: 38352

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

Job Description:

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Harris Technologies is seeking an exceptionally motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will manage the full purchase order lifecycle, source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations through invoice completion. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

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Harris covers a variety of customer segments including U.S. Federal Government, Other Governments, Defense and Aerospace, and Commercial, both international and domestic. This requires the procurement team to be compliant with all government and agency laws and regulations.

Essential Functions:

* Develop and manage RFQ/RFP process, negotiate agreements and manage/administer the contract for medium complexity and value for government and commercial programs.

* Evaluates bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value for L3

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* Utilize MRP systems, People Soft financial system, Supplier Rating System, and expo portal applications.
* Interprets FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules and regulations regarding import/export control certifications and licenses.

* Tracks all Purchase Orders through reports, works matched exceptions, open commitments, receiving discrepancies, returns, supplier discrepancies, and problem reports/supplier corrective action responses. Interfaces with receiving and accounting to resolve issues.

* Meets established goals, objectives, and performance metrics and solves problems of increased scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

* Confers with suppliers to determine factors that affect competitive total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance.

* Builds stable working relationships with manufacturing, quality engineers, material management and program office regarding procurement demands by early involvement with programs and suppliers to determine risk mitigation actions for critical path parts.

* Ability to obtain US government clearance

Qualifications:

* 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. Preferred Additional

Skills:

* Knowledgeable in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.

* Purchasing experience in various commodities

* Ability to follow through with work assignments and show dedication to producing work of the highest quality.

* Detail oriented and organized.
* Excellent communication and written skills.
* Negotiation and follow up skills.

* PC skills in MS office, with Word and Excel formats. #LI-KT1 L3

Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

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 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.

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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…