Procurement Specialist

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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.

Procurement Specialist

37522

Ashburn, VA or Plano, TX.

9/80, Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours worked—and have every other Friday off.

As a Specialist, Procurement you will be integrated with an assigned program/business area, and responsible for procuring goods and services to support Government/DoD program requirements, interfacing with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with Government and corporate policies and requirements. Main procurement activity will be in the metal fabrication commodity.

• Performs daily procurement activity (placing PO’s and maintaining PO documentation) by sourcing suppliers for products or services and performing appropriate analysis to meet desired cost and schedule requirements in support of manufacturing and program activities.
• Addresses quality concerns in collaboration with Quality Assurance, Program Engineering and/or Operations Engineering.
• Develops and enhances relationships with strategic supplier/partners; serves as the primary contact with suppliers, supporting initial qualification and fostering a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers and their management.
• Actively works to support the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Ensures FAR/DFAR requirements are flown down to suppliers and complied with.
• Participates in and at times hosts meetings to provide material updates in support of assigned programs.
• Coordinates quality issues with suppliers as required and manages supplier returns.
• Reviews open invoices and ensures timely three‑way match requirements to keep suppliers current.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Briefs management on the status and issues affecting program cost and schedule performance.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or other related field. In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of prior Procurement experience required.
• 4+ years of experience/knowledge of working under ISO/AS9100 guidelines.

• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi‑disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Strong understanding of FARS/DFARS as well as ISO and AS9100.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex Development procurements for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Experience working and interfacing with Suppliers, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Quality, and Engineering.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C., $73,000 - $135,000. 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. 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.

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