L3Harris
Sr Assoc, Procurement (Buyer)
L3Harris, Camden, Arkansas, United States, 71701
Job Title: Sr. Associate, Procurement (Buyer)
Job Code: 16106
Job Location: Camden, AR
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Associate Procurement (Buyer) for our facility in Camden, AR. Performs procurement activities that range from Preliminary Contract Award, Pre-Contact Award, and Post Contract and Supplier relations. Requires in-depth working knowledge and application of procurement concepts, practices, and techniques.
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate degree or equivalant with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing is preferred
Buyer experience within DoD environment is preferred
Knowledge of procurement documentation, methods and techniques utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services and supplies
Knowledge of methods of invoicing, including shipping and handling charges, discounts and taxes
Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and procedures
Ability to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluations
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.
Job Code: 16106
Job Location: Camden, AR
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week
Job Description:
Seeking a Senior Associate Procurement (Buyer) for our facility in Camden, AR. Performs procurement activities that range from Preliminary Contract Award, Pre-Contact Award, and Post Contract and Supplier relations. Requires in-depth working knowledge and application of procurement concepts, practices, and techniques.
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate degree or equivalant with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing is preferred
Buyer experience within DoD environment is preferred
Knowledge of procurement documentation, methods and techniques utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services and supplies
Knowledge of methods of invoicing, including shipping and handling charges, discounts and taxes
Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and procedures
Ability to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluations
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.