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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Associate, Procurement (Greenville, TX)

Greenville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a global aerospace and defense technology innovator focused on delivering end-to-end solutions that meet mission-critical needs. The Associate Procurement role involves supporting procurement agreements, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with company policies while maintaining accurate records of procurement activities.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Procurement Agreement Setup: Assist in setting up procurement agreements to enable auto purchase order generation, ensuring that agreements are accurately configured and maintained in the ERP system

Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to gather necessary information and documentation for procurement agreements. Ensure all supplier details are accurately recorded and updated

Operational Support: Work under moderate supervision to support the team in achieving operational targets. Assist in the implementation of procurement processes and practices that align with departmental goals

Communication: Communicate with contacts inside and outside the team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Provide clear and concise information to ensure understanding and compliance

Process Improvement: Identify and address changes within own job area to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Suggest improvements to procurement processes and support their implementation

Direct Sourcing Support: Support the direct sourcing of site-specific critical services. Work closely with operations to ensure that critical services are procured efficiently and effectively to enable operational success

Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, agreements, and supplier interactions. Ensure all documentation is properly filed and accessible for reference

Supplier Engagement: Assist the Commodity Teams in supplier management and engagement activities. Help facilitate communication and coordination with suppliers to ensure strong relationships and effective collaboration

Order Management: Monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate processing. Address any discrepancies or issues that arise during the procurement process

Compliance and Standards: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements. Support the team in maintaining high standards of compliance and integrity

Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including status updates on procurement agreements and direct sourcing initiatives. Provide data and insights to support decision-making

Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to achieve departmental objectives. Provide support and assistance as needed to ensure the success of the procurement function

Qualification

Procurement Agreement SetupSupplier CoordinationComplianceStandardsMicrosoft OfficeFederal Acquisition RegulationsBuyer experience DoDProcurement documentation knowledgePrice analysisProcess ImprovementTeam CollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 0-1 years of prior related experience

Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 1 years of prior related experience

Preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office; Capable in Business Intelligence

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