What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate, Procurement position at L3Harris?
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Job Title : Senior Associate, Procurement
Job Code : 21939
Job Location : Camden, AR
Job Schedule : 1st Shift 4 / 10 : Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description :
L3Harris is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Procurement (Buyer) for our Camden, AR facility. The Senior Associate, Procurement (Buyer) plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services.
Essential Functions :
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 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. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages
Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes
Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations
Works under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non-routine tasks
Communicates with contacts in own team to explain and interpret information
Contributes to systems and processes changes in work routines
Works to achieve operational targets that impact team results
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related procurement experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related procurement experience.
Preferred Additional Skills :
Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing
Buyer experience within DoD environment
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
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