Sr. Assoc, Procurement (Palm Bay, FL)

Sr. Assoc, Procurement (Palm Bay, FL) at Level 3 Communications, Inc summary :

The Sr. Associate Procurement at L3Harris manages procurement of medium to high complexity materials and equipment for government and commercial avionics programs. Responsibilities include supplier negotiation, bid evaluation, contract management, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and program management teams. The role also involves utilizing MRP systems and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving strategic supplier relationships and process improvements.

L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris 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 : Sr. Associate Procurement

Job Code : 29331

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

Job Description :

• Procures materials and equipment for the Mission Avionics COTS 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 material, engineering, quality, and program management.
• Utilize MRP systems, PeopleSoft financial system, RI Web Applications, and eXpo applications.
• Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships.
• Participate on projects / teams as assigned.
• Identifies process improvements and facilitates implementation.
• Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex procurements.

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Keywords :

procurement, supplier negotiation, contract management, material management, aviation electronics, government contracts, MRP systems, supply chain, quality control, strategic sourcing