Senior Associate, Procurement

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Associate, Procurement    Job Code: 43105 Job Location: Nashville, TN Job Schedule: 9/80:  Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off       Job Description:     As a new graduate in the procurement role, you will  assist  in  maintaining  strategic alliances and partnerships  established  by the Purchasing organization. You will send requests for (information/proposal/quote) to suppliers, analyze responses, justify procurements, and place purchase orders. Your role includes streamlining the order fulfillment process to ensure supplier quality and  timely  delivery that meet performance metrics. You will  facilitate   strong communication  with vendors, understand and apply the company’s “Terms and Conditions,” and ensure compliance with corporate policies. Additionally, you will help assess supplier capabilities and  participate  in risk assessments, escalating issues to management and recommending  appropriate actions   Essential Functions:     Procure material, equipment, supplies, services, and commodity products   Evaluate cost and analyze supplier bids to  attain  best overall value    Negotiate price, delivery and quality of products/services and  determine  supplier selections    Track all Purchase Orders through reports, work matched exceptions, open commitments, receiving discrepancies, returns, supplier discrepancies, and problem reports/supplier corrective action responses.  Interface with receiving and accounting to resolve issues    Manage supplier relationship through the acquisition process    Confer with suppliers to  determine  factors that affect competitive total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.  Evaluate root cause and corrective action with suppliers on late delivery performance    Interpret FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules and regulations  regarding  import/export control certifications and licenses    Some things to include if needed / depending on the role:     Travel requirements with an estimated % or quantitative amount     Valid Driver’s License     Ability to complete physical tasks         Qualifications:     To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master's degree in supply chain management, Logistics Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, General Business Management, Business Administration or related field or have completed their Master's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.       Preferred Additional Skills:      Experience in Supply Chain principles and concepts, spend management tools,  purchasing  insight into buying and selling principles, negotiations, awareness of different contract types, financial and quantitative analytical skills, commodity management, supplier and performance measurement tools, and exposure to sourcing process    Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma     L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All