Specialist, Procurement

About the job

*Job Title: *Specialist, Procurement  (Material Estimator)

Job Location: Norfolk, VA, Camden, NJ, Northampton, MA, Millersville, MD or Anaheim, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: ****

The Material Estimator will work and is responsible for accurately compiling the complete cost of materials needed for various projects and tasks in support of production and spares proposals**.** ****

Essential Functions: ****

Responsible for all aspects of proposal material estimating including but not limited to the following:

• Meticulously generates a Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOM), tailored to align with the specific schedule and unique demands of each proposal based on the RFP.

• Leverages a combination of supplier quotes, historical purchase data, price lists/catalogs, available stock materials, engineering estimates, and any relevant adjustments to determine items to be sent out for supplier quotations.

• Conduct thorough analyses of technical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and related documents to accurately ascertain estimating needs.

• Compiles, reviews, and approves all material cost data and provides the accurate detailed priced complete CBOM spreadsheet/report with lead-times to the Pricing Department.

• Effectively communicates with external individuals and internal customers to deliver projects under pressure and meet proposal deadlines and budget contraints to external customers.

• Actively supports GATE reviews and robust support during Customer/DCAA audits.

• Ensures that all estimations and procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.

• Maintain accurate records of estimated and actual material usage for future reference and continuous improvement of estimation processes. ****

Qualifications: ****

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• 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 8 years of prior related experience

• Aerospace/Defense industry experience

• Ability to create Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables, Excel Vlookups and organization of large amounts of data

• Working knowledge of material pricing techniques

• Strong presentation skills and attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills and adept at resolving time sentitive problems

• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation and product configuration

• Must have advanced computer skills (preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and a solid understanding and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint and SAP preferred) ****

Preferred Additional Skills: ****

• Ability to work and prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment

• Understanding of Business Acquisition Process

• Knowledge of FAR 15-2, COPD and Truth and Negotiations Act

• Support proposal strategy discussion with cost insights and risk assessments

• Develop and refine estimating methodologis and tools

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,000-135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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