Job Title: Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: SAS20230802-96806

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for Specialist (Buyer) to join its Procurement team in its Clifton, NJ location. In this role you will plan and implement activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compile and analize statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approve and qualify vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Additionally duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. In leiu of a degree, a minimum of 4 year of prior procurement experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

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