Job Title: Sr. Associate, Procurement (Buyer)Job Code: 16106Job Location: Camden, ARJob Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a weekJob Description:Seeking a Senior Associate Procurement (Buyer) for our facility in Camden, AR. Performs procurement activities that range from Preliminary Contract Award, Pre-Contact Award, and Post Contract and Supplier relations. Requires in-depth working knowledge and application of procurement concepts, practices, and techniques.Essential Functions:Issue and manage request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers for new procurement effortsMonitoring supplier performance through use of internal production/manufacturing schedulesWork directly with the Price Cost Analysis teamSelecting payment typeConducting informal negotiations, which may lead to a written contractIssuing contract modificationsWork directly with program team members to determine the supplier that would best support program and customer needsManage each contract award to maintain delivery schedule and work directly with the supplier to mitigate any risk to scheduleMay issue Firm Fixed Price, Time, Material and Labor Hour purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements and Cost type contactsHandles fundamental procurement activities including acquisition of materials, components and services at realistic and competitive prices, which meet schedule, safety and quality standardsPerforms price/cost analysisProvides proposal supportQualifications:Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate degree or equivalant with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional Skills:Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing is preferredBuyer experience within DoD environment is preferredKnowledge of procurement documentation, methods and techniques utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services and suppliesKnowledge of methods of invoicing, including shipping and handling charges, discounts and taxesAbility to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and proceduresAbility to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluationsL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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 applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.