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Job Title: Sr. Associate, Procurement
Job Code: 35837
Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)
Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80
Job Description:
The Sr. Associate, Procurement position is responsible for acquiring goods and services from suppliers, receiving the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, for the right value, from the right source to optimize business performance. The selected candidate will ensure that L3Harris is compliant with all government and agency laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
Execute all aspects of the Procurement acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution.
To include:
Generation of Requests for Proposals.
Proposal evaluations.
Source selections.
Negotiations.
Additions, deletions, or modifications to procurements.
File documentation.
Ensuring compliance with all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations.
Change management.
Invoice approvals.
Dispute resolution.
Procurement close-out.
Draft, issue, and negotiate various contract vehicles, including RFPs, NDAs, Purchase Orders, Master Purchase and Service Agreements, Intercompany Work Authorizations, and others.
Complete supplier selection process while understanding and mitigating risk associated with the project and initiate corrective action with Suppliers when necessary.
Excellent communication skills. Communication with contacts inside and outside of Procurement department is required to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer, and corporate goals for sales, orders, and profit.
Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional partners, to help influence and guide stakeholders, customers, and other external partners on Procurement matters.
May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
Practical understanding of Procurements' relationship with other functions and the ability to influence and gain trust within these relationships to collaborate with the team and define the appropriate execution methods to meet cash flow, cost, and schedule objectives.
Intermediate negotiation skills in best value, lead times, pay terms, milestones, and executing legal documents (i.e., Purchase Order (PO), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Long Term Agreements, Terms and Conditions etc.) to effectively align with the customer needs.
Willing and able to travel (up to 10%).
Must be available for on-call requirements 24/7 when required.
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR Procurement regulations.
Inputting and retrieving data in SAP.
Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years of experience in procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
Graduate Degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
In lieu of a degree, with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Active Secret Clearance.
Aerospace/Aircraft Industry experience.
Experience with Militarized Aircraft.
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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.
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