Procurement Associate

Job Title: Associate, Supply Chain Management

Job Location: Yorba Linda, California

Job Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

This procurement buyer will primarily be responsible for the execution buying supporting all programs. Purchases materials and/or commodity products.  Evaluates bids, negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service.  Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers regarding rejections, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Responsible for low/high dollar procurements and tactical maintenance of all procurement systems (i.e. - expediting, de-expediting, purchase order maintenance, Rejection and Disposition Notification, Revision Change Notification).  Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers and work in a team environment. Works with minimal oversight.

• Issue RFQs, evaluate bids, select suppliers, and place PO’s.  Negotiate price, delivery, and service.
• Work with quality to ensure proper quality requirements are flowed down to suppliers on both RFQ and purchase order.
• POC for ensuring delivery dates are met, handling over-shipments, cancellations, and receiving issues. 
• Responsible to confirm all purchase orders through completion of delivery. 
• Ensure supplier compliance with PO requirements.
• Follow-up on all awards through completion of order and close out activities
• Expedite Purchase Orders to meet operation ‘need dates’ - work with the suppliers to support unexpected demands.
• Monitor critical shortages daily and work/negotiate the premium requests from suppliers.
• Use CostPoint ERP System to update orders, create new PO’s and add line items.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation.
• Responsible to create a compliant PO package that will pass a CPSR audit.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARs
• Enjoys working with people, developing relationships, and sharing knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively (professionally) with both internal and external suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills
• Strong follow-up skills are necessary.
• Analytical, problem solving.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or related field with 0-1 years prior relevant experience or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience using advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc. 
• Knowledge within Deltek, Costpoint, SAP, and ProPricer 
• Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products 
• Demonstrated experience working within proposal teams, generating material estimates for bids and proposals, and providing substantiating evidence as needed is a plus 
• Willingness to learn DoD 5000.02 framework and Earned Value Management principles 
• Proven ability to direct and manage multiple projects with effective prioritization and resource allocation 
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills 
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities, along with strong organizational, negotiation, and management skills 
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency to quicky learn ERP systems and MS Office applications, particularly Excel 
• Capability in reading and interpreting specifications, statements of work, and technical drawings 
• Basic and theoretical knowledge of FARS, DFARS, and ITAR regulations as they pertain to purchasing requirements
• Willingness to learn company policies and processes 
• Willingness to learn small business government requirements 
• A strong commitment to learn continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma tools 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $56,000.00 -$104,000.00.This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.