Specialist, Procurement

Specialist, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking a Specialist, Procurement to contribute to the success and growth of our Aeromet division located in Tulsa, OK. The Specialist, Procurement determines approaches to objectives, demonstrating a deep understanding and application of procurement principles, concepts, and practices in a DoD environment. This position requires a minimum of 4 years' experience in defense procurement and manufacturing.

Essential Functions :

• Procure components and subassemblies to support various programs, including commodities such as electronic, mechanical, optical components or assemblies, capital equipment, and electronic / optical systems.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and other agreements for direct and indirect procurements; Includes preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation and analysis, and issuance and maintenance of POs.
• Select and recommend suppliers, negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, terms and conditions, and execute non-disclosure agreements and service agreements.
• Contribute to material cost reduction strategy. Create and issue various types of POs, including Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Material.
• Lead source selection teams; conduct formal cost / price analysis to determine price fair and reasonableness. Negotiate the lowest possible total cost for the product (balance price with optimum quality and schedule needs).
• Identify opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.
• Administer post-award of issued POs
• Create purchase orders files in compliance with all command media and necessary process disciplines for audits
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through supply chain representative or as an active team member
• Monitor and provide feedback to IPT on critical supplier performance to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules; Inter and Intra departmental coordination is essential
• Active participation in company and department initiatives such as strategic sourcing and various L3Harris improvement efforts

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