Job Title: Senior Specialist, Procurement/Buyer

Job Code: 12118

Job Location: Bristol, PA

Job Description:

• 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.

  Essential Functions:

• Executes and expedites daily purchase order requirements based on current demand.

• Maintains supplier relations.

• Prepares procurement compliance folders in alignment with L3 Harris Policies

• Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.

• Manage projects or processes with general supervision; Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects.

• Supports daily meetings with suppliers and internal customers.

• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes or other opportunities for improvement.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of MS Office, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Purchasing experience utilizing ERP and MRP (i.e.: Infor LN, Infor Visual, SAP, BAAN)

• Commodity purchasing experience of electronic components & machined parts

• APICS, purchasing (ISM) or Purchasing Professional certification preferred

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

• Ability to obtain Clearance

• Strong communication and organizational skills

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.