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Senior Associate, Procurement

Palm Bay, Florida, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Rochester, New York, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Greenville, Texas, Chantilly, Virginia, Camden, New Jersey
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Associate, Procurement position is responsible for acquiring goods and services from suppliers, receiving the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, for the right value, from the right source to optimize business performance. The selected candidate will ensure that L3Harris is compliant with all government and agency laws and regulations.

Essential Functions:

  • Execute all aspects of the Procurement acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution.
    • To include:
      • Generation of Requests for Proposals.
      • Proposal evaluations.
      • Source selections.
      • Negotiations.
      • Additions, deletions, or modifications to procurements.
      • File documentation.
      • Ensuring compliance with all internal and Government FAR/DFAR/DPAS/CPSR Procurement Regulations.
      • Change management.
      • Invoice approvals.
      • Dispute resolution.
      • Procurement close-out.
  • Draft, issue, and negotiate various contract vehicles, including RFPs, NDAs, Purchase Orders, Master Purchase and Service Agreements, Intercompany Work Authorizations, and others.
  • Complete supplier selection process while understanding and mitigating risk associated with the project and initiate corrective action with Suppliers when necessary.
  • Excellent communication skills. Communication with contacts inside and outside of Procurement department is required to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer, and corporate goals for sales, orders, and profit.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with cross-functional partners, to help influence and guide stakeholders, customers, and other external partners on Procurement matters.
  • May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
  • Practical understanding of Procurements' relationship with other functions and the ability to influence and gain trust within these relationships to collaborate with the team and define the appropriate execution methods to meet cash flow, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Intermediate negotiation skills in best value, lead times, pay terms, milestones, and executing legal documents (i.e., Purchase Order (PO), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Long Term Agreements, Terms and Conditions etc.) to effectively align with the customer needs.
  • Willing and able to travel (up to 10%).
  • Must be available for on-call requirements 24/7 when required.
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR Procurement regulations.
  • Inputting and retrieving data in SAP.
  • Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years of experience in procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
  • Graduate Degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
  • In lieu of a degree, with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Aerospace/Aircraft Industry experience.
  • Experience with Militarized Aircraft.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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