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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Specialist - Procurement

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeRochester, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least four years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least two years of prior related experience; eight years of prior related experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Proficient knowledge of the job area and potentially practical knowledge of project management.
  • Understanding of material requirements planning or enterprise resource planning systems is preferred.
  • Understanding of government property and purchasing requirements, including FAR and DFARS, is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Excel is preferred.
  • Ability to follow through on work assignments and drive tasks to completion is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented and organized work approach is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
  • Broad understanding of production processes is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR requirements is preferred.
  • Negotiation and follow-up skills are required.
  • Personal computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Procure materials and services for government and commercial programs, including electronic components, cables, chemicals, software, computer hardware, services, and commercial off-the-shelf items.
  • Develop and manage requests for quotation and requests for proposal, negotiate agreements, and manage or administer contracts for medium- to complex-sourcing requirements.
  • Evaluate bids and select suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain overall value.
  • Serve as the primary company point of contact for critical supplier relationships and facilitate long-term partnerships.
  • Interpret FAR, DFAR, and ITAR laws, rules, and regulations concerning import/export control certifications and licenses.
  • Track purchase orders through reports; address accounts-payable matching exceptions, open commitments, receiving discrepancies, returns, supplier discrepancies, and problem reports or supplier corrective-action responses; interface with receiving and accounting to resolve issues.
  • Follow up on awards through order completion and use system reports to provide status updates to program teams.
  • Meet established goals, objectives, and performance metrics, and solve problems of increased scope and complexity that require analysis of multiple factors.
  • Consult suppliers about factors affecting competitive total cost of ownership while balancing quality, reliability, and schedule requirements; evaluate root causes and corrective actions for late deliveries.
  • Build working relationships with manufacturing, quality engineering, material management, and program-office teams; engage early with programs and suppliers to identify risk-mitigation actions for critical-path parts.
  • Participate in assigned projects and teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Positive attitude.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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