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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Associate, Procurement (Huntsville, AL)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. The Associate, Procurement role involves planning and implementing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and managing contract awards to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Issue and manage request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers for new procurement efforts

Monitoring supplier performance through use of internal production/manufacturing schedules

Work directly with the Price Cost Analysis team

Selecting payment type

Conducting informal negotiations, which may lead to a written contract

Issuing contract modifications

Work directly with program team members to determine the supplier that would best support program and customer needs

Manage each contract award to maintain delivery schedule and work directly with the supplier to mitigate any risk to schedule

May issue Firm Fixed Price, Time, Material and Labor Hour purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements and Cost type contacts

Handles fundamental procurement activities including acquisition of materials, components and services at realistic and competitive prices, which meet schedule, safety and quality standards

Performs price/cost analysis

Provides proposal support

Remote employees will be expected to be on-site a minimum of 1 day every 2 weeks to foster our in-person connections and how we engage with one another. This should primarily be used for staff meetings and other team interactions, as well as maintaining relationships with other cross-functional/internal customers

Qualification

ProcurementPrice Cost AnalysisVendor ManagementContract NegotiationStatistical AnalysisTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in related field, or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age