Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Procurement

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 4 years; alternatively, 10 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • 8+ years of buying experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) sector.
  • Minimum of 4 years as a Procurement Specialist Buyer.
  • Proven negotiation skills with a hands-on approach.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Advanced understanding of FAR/DFAR, ITAR, and FCPA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing with Program Managers and ensuring effective competitive bidding.
  • Issue and analyze requests for quotations to source suppliers based on cost and requirement compliance.
  • Review technical drawings and incorporate contractual terms into purchase orders.
  • Communicate program, engineering, and item-specific requirements to suppliers for timely delivery.
  • Document pricing strategies per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards.
  • Maintain adherence to internal policies for purchase order documentation.
  • Manage supplier performance and negotiate long-term agreements.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule, giving every other Friday off.
  • Work with a Department of Defense contractor, ensuring job stability in a secure field.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within procurement processes.
  • Exposure to large-scale procurement and negotiating high-value contracts.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr Specialist, Procurement

Job Code: 45031

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are looking for a Department of Defense contractor BUYER to join our team. We are considering individuals who have experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Buyer, Purchasing for a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor company.

Essential Functions:
  • Support proposal activities by coordinating pricing efforts with Program Managers, Hardware Cost Estimating, and other buyers; prepare and follow-up on requests for quotation/bid/proposal to help ensure a compliant and effective competitive bidding process.
  • Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery.
  • Review and interpret drawings, incorporate terms and conditions into purchase orders, and flow down schedule requirements.
  • Ensure all applicable program, company, engineering, and item-specific conformance criteria are clearly and adequately conveyed to suppliers in a timely manner to meet customer delivery requirements.
  • Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
  • Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
  • Follow-up on late deliveries and expedite deliveries with suppliers as required.
  • Manage supplier performance and open orders within your commodity
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers
  • Write negotiation plans as required.
  • Negotiate and establish long-term pricing agreements with suppliers.
  • Review and approve Statements of Work (SOW), and implement and track the applicable SOW flow-downs as contractual line items.
  • Other duties as assigned


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.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • 8+ years DoD buying experience
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Procurement Specialist Buyer
  • Hands-on negotiation experience
  • Experience with ERP systems, SAP experience a plus
  • Problem-solving experience
  • Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other related requirements
  • Experience purchasing high value, complex 'make to print' products


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