Senior Buyer – L3Harris Technologies
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
L3Harris Technologies is a trusted disruptor in the defense industry, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Our Farnborough team engineers and maintains Night Vision Goggles, Precision Approach Radar systems, and Tactical Radios, including the Bowman tactical C4I system for the UK Armed Forces.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
* Private medical insurance with optional family cover
* Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
* Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
* Group income protection
* Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and electric car scheme
* Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
* Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
Responsibilities
* Procurement & Supplier Management in accordance with L3Harris processes.
* Plan and execute procurement activities for raw materials, components, goods, and services to meet business needs.
* Obtain and evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and make or recommend supplier awards.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and value.
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long‑term agreements to secure favourable terms and mitigate risk.
* Manage supplier performance, resolve disputes, and handle claims, rejections, returns, and other supply issues.
* Analyse market trends, supplier operations, and cost drivers to develop sourcing strategies and achieve cost reduction targets.
* Identify and implement process improvements and innovations to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
* Contribute to the development of departmental goals, budgets, and operational plans.
* Monitor and report key procurement metrics to drive performance and support strategic decision‑making.
* Lead and manage complex procurement projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
* Coordinate cross‑functional teams to achieve procurement objectives and project milestones.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant laws and regulations (including anti‑corruption and trade compliance).
* Present recommendations and analysis to management and cross‑functional teams.
* Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to junior buyers and team members.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations role.
* Knowledge of manufacturing quality control and rework processes.
* Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with production reporting tools.
* High attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
* UK nationality and ability to obtain a security clearance; right to work in the UK.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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