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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Procurement

Job ID: 11934

Job Location: Jupiter, FL- Hybrid (can be supported from any Aerojet Rocketdyne facility)

Job Schedule: 9/80 – 9 hours Monday – Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Procurement to join our procurement team in West Palm Beach, FL. 

Essential Functions:

Procure critical path, components and services, in support of numerous organizational and manufacturing needs.  Manage subcontracts for assigned suppliers and or commodities.   “On it” focus and attention to detail as a liaison and focal point of contact to various internal customers (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Program).Create and issue various types of contracts (FFP, T&M etc.) Lead supplier selection process, perform cost/price analysis, fact finding and formal negotiations.Ensure compliance to delivery schedules.  Follow up with suppliers in advance to ensure that delivery dates are adhered to.Review and negotiate terms and conditions modifications, and review of agreements such as End User License Agreements.  Understand component specifications and requirements. Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company procedures and policies.  Perform audit of PO files and documentation of buyer peers.Active participation in company and departmental and enterprise improvement initiatives.

Required 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 Qualifications:

4+ years of professional experience in purchasing within an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment.Proven professional history and experience involving procurement negotiations.Experience in government / FAR buying environment is preferred but not necessary. Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other procurement agreement related experience.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration.

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