Complex Procurement Lead
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Job Title: Complex Procurement Lead
Job Code: 19918
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Complex Procurement Buyer to join our dynamic Global Procurement & Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing procurement strategies for technically complex products, ensuring that materials and services are sourced effectively and in line with company policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and manage the procurement process for complex technical products.
- Plan material and service requirements, source or acquire materials and services, and manage supplier relationships.
- Conduct competitive solicitation and award practices, ensuring best value and compliance with company policies/objectives.
- Negotiate contract terms and long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
- Execute procurement strategies within a sole-source procurement environment, analyze cost components, and secure equitable and justifiable pricing from suppliers.
- Document procurement analysis and negotiations effectively.
- Be a leader within the organization, serving as mentor and subject matter expert on procurement best practice.
- Ensure procurement activities are compliant with Global Trade requirements, Anti-Corruption policies, and US Government regulations (FAR/DFARS).
- Cross-functional collaboration with Subcontracts, Compliance, Finance, Operations and Program Office.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Proficiency with procurement software systems, preferably SAP.
- Experience in the aerospace & defense industry and familiarity with buying communications equipment is highly desirable.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and proprietary information handling.
- Understanding of the procurement process within the context of L3Harris' policies and procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
- High-level attention to detail and dedication to thorough documentation.
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