Level 3 Communications, Inc

Procurement Specialist

Level 3 Communications, Inc$73K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience; or a graduate degree with 2 years of experience; or 8 years of experience without a degree.
  • 4+ years in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) manufacturing environment.
  • Proven negotiation skills and experience.
  • Knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Understanding of engineering documentation and product configuration processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working in a digital/remote setup.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage assigned commodities to support production needs.
  • Create and manage purchase order packages with required supporting documentation.
  • Lead negotiations and supplier selection processes.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction strategies and manage material costs.
  • Strengthen supplier relationships and develop base strategies.
  • Resolve supplier-related issues, including terms and service level negotiations.
  • Control inventory integrity in the MRP database for assigned commodities.
  • Provide updates on commodity issues affecting business plans.
  • Scout for new suppliers and processes to enhance sourcing capabilities.
  • Maintain compliance documentation per FAR/DFAR and company policies.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Job Code: PRP3

Job Location:Camden NJ, Millersville MD, Northampton MA, or Anaheim CA(On-Site)

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Maintain strategic alliances and partnerships that have already been established by the Purchasing organization. Perform negotiations, price analysis and order justifications. Streamline the order fulfillment process to ensure suppliers' quality and delivery meet performance metrics. Conduct conference calls and establish strong lines of communications with assigned vendors. Understand the Company "Terms and Conditions", especially the "Specification and Requirements" portion and flow down to the supply base. Immediately escalate any issues to a management and recommend a proper course of action. Make sure all procurements meet and are in compliance with corporate and L3Harris policies and procedures including signature authority. Ensure that the supplier is competent to perform service or manufacture product by assisting in performing a capabilities and risk assessment.

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible to procure and manage assigned commodities to support L3 Harris production. This includes purchase order issuance and maintenance, administration of engineering changes, costing and cost project administration and purchased material cost analysis
  • Create PO package with all required documentation, i.e., Price Analysis, Justification Worksheet, Order acknowledgement, PPV, Excess, etc.
  • Lead supplier negotiations and the supplier selection process
  • Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, as well as overall material cost control
  • Manage supplier relationships of those commodities assigned, and assist in the development and implementation of supplier base strategies
  • Resolve supplier problems, including negotiations on Non-Conformances, invoicing, receipt discrepancy, terms and conditions, and service levels
  • Control and manage the inventory integrity of purchased items in the MRP database associated with the commodities
  • Provide guidance to the company on key events in the selected commodities that may affect the business plans of the company
  • Seek out new suppliers and new processes and keep the company abreast of these developments
  • Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations and company procedures and policies
  • Implement strategic goals as established by leadership and manage selected projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • 4 or more years of experience in purchasing in an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment
  • Proven negotiation experience
  • Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred
  • Strong technical literacy
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,000-135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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