Sr. Specialist, Procurement

Job Title:  Sr. Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: 43178

Job Location: Clifton, NJ Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a Buyer to join its Procurement team in its Clifton, NJ location. Duties include:

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to understand the procurement and manufacturing requirements.
• Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment and maintains necessary records.
• May prepare bid packages.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects. 
• Prepare proposal requests consistent with the requirements of the contract.
• Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing.
• Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.
• Participate and contribute to departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business or a related field.

·         3+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

·         3+ years’ experience in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MRP system skills.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts in defense contracting.
• Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products.

·         Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

• Experience purchasing electronics, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and / or complex electrical components and assemblies.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $84,000.00 - $156,000.00.  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.