The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Procurement (Buyer). This role can be located out of our Huntsville, AL or Camden, AR facility. The Procurement (Buyer) Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Issue and manage request for quotes (RFQ) to suppliers for new procurement efforts.
• Monitoring supplier performance through use of internal production/manufacturing schedules.
• Work directly with the Price Cost Analysis team.
• Selecting payment type.
• Conducting informal negotiations, which may lead to a written contract.
• Issuing contract modifications.
• Work directly with program team members to determine the supplier that would best support program and customer needs.
• Manage each contract award to maintain delivery schedule and work directly with the supplier to mitigate any risk to schedule.
• May issue Firm Fixed Price, Time, Material and Labor Hour purchase orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Service Agreements and Cost type contacts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant procurement experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related procurement experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related procurement experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or (DFAR), codes and procedures pertaining to procurement and contractual agreements, as well as principles and practices of purchasing.
• Buyer experience within DoD environment.
• Knowledge of procurement documentation, methods and techniques utilized in determining and analyzing the quality of equipment, materials, services and supplies.
• Knowledge of methods of invoicing, including shipping and handling charges, discounts and taxes.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct price analysis and simple proposal evaluations.