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Senior Specialist, Procurement

Level 3 Communications
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Title : Senior Specialist, Procurement

Job ID : 21043

Job Location : Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule : 9 / 80 - 9 hours Monday - Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday

Job Description :

The Senior Specialist, Procurement 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 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 quotes (RFQ) 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.

Essential Functions :

  • Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs. Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities. "On it" focus and attention to detail as a liaison and focal point of contact to various internal customers (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program).
  • Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.) Lead supplier selection process, perform cost / price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance to delivery schedules. Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to.
  • Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements. Understand component specifications and requirements.
  • Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies. Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.
  • Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • 2 years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.
  • Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.
  • Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary.
  • Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration.
  • Excellent professional communication skills including, but not limited to : active listening, nonverbal communication, written communication, verbal communication, confidence, empathy, and visual communication
  • In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in CA or WA is $82,500 - $153,000. 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.

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    Salary : $82,500 - $153,000

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