Senior Specialist, Procurement
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Greenville • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Conduct thorough analysis of statistical data to assess the viability of product purchases and establish clear pricing objectives.
- Approve and qualify vendors based on stringent criteria to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers, scrutinize bids, and execute award decisions, overseeing the entire order fulfillment process.
- Engage in robust negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and scrutinize their operations.
- Review and assess proposals, negotiate pricing, select or recommend suppliers, and monitor market trends to inform strategic purchasing decisions.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and may be responsible for creating and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid packages.
- Resolve issues with suppliers regarding damage claims, product rejections, losses, returns, excess shipments, order cancellations, and modifications due to engineering changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
- SAP Experience
- Procurement Experience
- Proficient in job-related knowledge and experienced in negotiating long term agreements.
- Capable of managing processes with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
statistical analysisvendor qualificationnegotiationprocurementorder fulfillmentRFP creationmarket trend analysisdamage claims resolutionproduct rejection assessmentlong term agreements negotiation
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingdecision-makingorganizational skillsattention to detailstrategic thinkingindependent managementinterpersonal skillsanalytical thinkingnegotiation skills