Manager, Procurement
L3Harris
Palm Bay, FL · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Manager, Procurement
Job Code: 46751
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Procures materials and equipment for the Mission Avionics Complex electronics Commodity of medium to high complexity and value for government and commercial programs. Negotiates with suppliers, evaluates bids, and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service. Resolve problems and make recommendations. Interface with materiel, engineering, quality, and program management. Monitor activities against department objectives and submit performance reports to management. Utilize MRP systems, PeopleSoft financial system, RI Web Applications, and eXpo applications. Assist in development of strategic supplier relationships. Participate and/or lead projects/teams as assigned. Identifies process improvements and facilitates implementation. Attend meetings & conference calls with programs to manage more complex procurements.
Essential Functions:
Provide mentoring and supervision to staff members.
Monitor and assign work to direct staff and coordinate with other group leaders to balance workload.
Review and approve purchase order packages above buyer signature authority.
Write and hold mid-year and year-end performance reviews and conduct career development discussions.
Champion organizational objectives and provide guidance to staff members.
Responsible for disseminating information to and from staff members utilizing formats such as stand-up meetings and/or staff meetings.
Responsible for managing any performance issues of staff members including attendance or ability to carry out job responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 9 years prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
Experience in procurement, supply chain, and material management processes.
Experience in FAR/DFAR requirements.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in Control (MRP) and PeopleSoft financials a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy
Experience with MRP and Agile/PDM software tools
Demonstrated organizational skills