Title:  Associate, Procurement

Job Title:  Associate, Procurement

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:  L3Harris Technologies, Space and Mission Systems Segment, Surveillance Systems Sector, is seeking a motivated, proactive individual to support the Machine Fab Procurement team. In this entry-level role, the candidate will collaborate closely with buyers and suppliers to administer purchase orders and facilitate effective communication among all stakeholders. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn and operate the Control Cincom MRP system, supporting buyers with assigned tasks and system modifications. Additionally, the candidate will work alongside the Procurement Manager to review team metrics and performance data, driving process improvements and ensuring data accuracy. We are looking for a motivated self-starter eager to grow and contribute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions: 

• Operates under regular supervision and follows project direction and guidance from leadership.
• Proactively communicates with suppliers to obtain purchase order (PO) status updates within the assigned commodity area.
  • Manages all non-critical, three-way receivable lines, ensuring supplier delivery ratings and on-time delivery (OTD) are considered when setting priorities.
  • Initiates PO statusing for non-critical orders starting 90 days before delivery, including accurate entry of PO line notes and updating promise dock dates.
  • Serves as a point of contact, alongside buyers, for Machine Fabrication POs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• General Guidelines Include:
• Utilizes the Expo platform for suppliers with accounts; for suppliers without Expo accounts, manually updates Control Cincom MRP system PO line notes with any updates.

• Leverages the MRP system and Supplier Portal applications to support procurement activities.

• Monitors supplier performance and manages on-time delivery, proactively addressing issues.
• Collaborates with suppliers, the Accounts Payable department, and buyers to resolve invoice discrepancies and close out open commitments (support may vary by division).
• Reports on hold Purchase Order (PO) lines and help drive to closure.
• Assists with manual receivers for assigned commodity team as needed.
• Supports closure of items on the Receiving Discrepancy Report (RDR) list in accordance with the 3-day resolution metric.
• Assist with Vendor Add / Change Management for assigned commodity as needed.
• Prepare Internal Purchase Order (PO) as requested.
• Assists with Return to Vendor (RTV) DISPs by requesting RMA and performing ship ticket creation.
• Supports the NDA process for programs in the absence of an assigned buyer (support could vary based on division).

• Develops an understanding of the basic concept, use, and purpose of Procurement.
• Develops basic knowledge of L3Harris processes, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications: 

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

• Minimum 1 year experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).