Specialist, Procurement (Clifton NJ)

Specialist, Procurement

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 Location

Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule

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

Job Description

L3Harris is looking for a Buyer to join its Procurement team in its Clifton, NJ location. Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of procurement. Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. Communicates with contacts inside and outside own team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures Identifies and addresses changes within own job area. Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Solicite 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 and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey State is $71,500- $132,500. 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 healthy 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.