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Procurement (Buyer)

Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama

Job ID 18994
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Job Title: Procurement (Buyer)

Job Code: 18994

Job Location: Camden, AR -OR- Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Procurement (Buyer). This role can be located out of our Huntsville, AL or Camden, AR facility. The Procurement (Buyer) Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • 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.

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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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