Senior Specialist, Procurement (Bristol, PA)

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Employer: L-3 Technologies
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Procurement/Buyer

Job Code: 12118

Job Location: Bristol, PA

Job Description:
  • Analyze and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to understand the procurement and manufacturing requirements.
  • Sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
  • Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
  • Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
  • Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment and maintains necessary records.
  • May prepare bid packages.
  • Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects.
  • Prepare proposal requests consistent with the requirements of the contract.
  • Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on-time delivery and competitive pricing.
  • Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with the requirements of the contract.
  • Participate and contribute to departmental and company-wide process improvements and lean initiatives.


Essential Functions:
  • Executes and expedites daily purchase order requirements based on current demand.
  • Maintains supplier relations.
  • Prepares procurement compliance folders in alignment with L3 Harris Policies
  • Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
  • Manage projects or processes with general supervision; Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects.
  • Supports daily meetings with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Recommends enhancements to systems and processes or other opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Knowledge of MS Office, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Purchasing experience utilizing ERP and MRP (i.e.: Infor LN, Infor Visual, SAP, BAAN)
  • Commodity purchasing experience of electronic components & machined parts
  • APICS, purchasing (ISM) or Purchasing Professional certification preferred
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements
  • Ability to obtain Clearance
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
Created: 2024-06-22
Reference: 12118
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Bristol

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