Associate, Procurement

L3Harris Technologies

Associate, Procurement (Buyer) at L3Harris planning and implementing procurement activities for raw materials and goods. Communicating with vendors and analyzing proposals to determine best pricing and value.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $44,000 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related procurment experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related procurment experience
Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR)
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementprice analysisvendor qualificationstatistical data analysisrequest for proposals (RFP)bid package preparationinvoicing methodscontract negotiationsupply chain managementquality analysis

Soft Skills

negotiationcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsdecision-makinginterpersonal skillstime managementadaptability