Title:  Specialist, Procurement

Job Title: Specialist, Procurement 

Job Code: 30881

Job Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary:

L3Harris Technologies is currently seeking a Specialist, Procurement to contribute to the success and growth of our Aeromet division located in Tulsa, OK.  The Specialist, Procurement determines approaches to objectives, demonstrating a deep understanding and application of procurement principles, concepts, and practices in a DoD environment. This position requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in defense procurement and manufacturing. 

Essential Functions: 

• Procure components and subassemblies to support various programs, including commodities such as electronic, mechanical, optical components or assemblies, capital equipment, and electronic/optical systems.  

• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and other agreements for direct and indirect procurements; Includes preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation and analysis, and issuance and maintenance of POs.  

• Select and recommend suppliers, negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, terms and conditions, and execute non-disclosure agreements and service agreements.  

• Contribute to material cost reduction strategy. Create and issue various types of POs, including Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Material.  

• Lead source selection teams; conduct formal cost/price analysis to determine price fair and reasonableness. Negotiate the lowest possible total cost for the product (balance price with optimum quality and schedule needs).   

• Identify opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.  

• Administer post-award of issued POs  

• Create purchase orders files in compliance with all command media and necessary process disciplines for audits  

• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through supply chain representative or as an active team member  

• Monitor and provide feedback to IPT on critical supplier performance to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules; Inter and Intra departmental coordination is essential  

• Active participation in company and department initiatives such as strategic sourcing and various L3Harris improvement efforts  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Must be a US person 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience using advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc. 

• Experience with SAP

• 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 

• Detailed knowledge of FARS, DFARS, and ITAR regulations as they pertain to purchasing requirements 

• Detailed understanding of company policies and processes 

• Detailed understanding of small business government requirements 

• A strong commitment to learn continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma tools