L3Harris Technologies
Associate, Procurement (Huntsville, AL) 1
L3Harris Technologies, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Job Title
Associate, Procurement
Job Code 30254
Job Location Remote in Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of the order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
Essential Functions
Issue and manage request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers for new procurement efforts.
Monitoring supplier performance through use of internal production/manufacturing schedules.
Work directly with the Price Cost Analysis team.
Selecting payment type.
Conducting informal negotiations, which may lead to a written contract.
Issuing contract modifications.
Work directly with program team members to determine the supplier that would best support program and customer needs.
Manage each contract award to maintain delivery schedule and work directly with the supplier to mitigate any risk to schedule.
May issue Firm Fixed Price, Time, Material and Labor Hour purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements and Cost type contacts.
Handles fundamental procurement activities including acquisition of materials, components and services at realistic and competitive prices, which meet schedule, safety and quality standards.
Performs price/cost analysis.
Provides proposal support.
Remote employees will be expected to be on-site a minimum of 1 day every 2 weeks to foster our in‑person connections and how we engage with one another. This should primarily be used for staff meetings and other team interactions, as well as maintaining relationships with other cross‑functional/internal customers.
Qualifications
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Additional Information L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Job Code 30254
Job Location Remote in Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of the order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
Essential Functions
Issue and manage request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers for new procurement efforts.
Monitoring supplier performance through use of internal production/manufacturing schedules.
Work directly with the Price Cost Analysis team.
Selecting payment type.
Conducting informal negotiations, which may lead to a written contract.
Issuing contract modifications.
Work directly with program team members to determine the supplier that would best support program and customer needs.
Manage each contract award to maintain delivery schedule and work directly with the supplier to mitigate any risk to schedule.
May issue Firm Fixed Price, Time, Material and Labor Hour purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements and Cost type contacts.
Handles fundamental procurement activities including acquisition of materials, components and services at realistic and competitive prices, which meet schedule, safety and quality standards.
Performs price/cost analysis.
Provides proposal support.
Remote employees will be expected to be on-site a minimum of 1 day every 2 weeks to foster our in‑person connections and how we engage with one another. This should primarily be used for staff meetings and other team interactions, as well as maintaining relationships with other cross‑functional/internal customers.
Qualifications
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Additional Information L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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