Job Title – BuyerJob Location – BrightonOur Brighton business is moving to a new location in 2027. The new site is expected to be located in either Shoreham, Burgess Hill or Horsham and will be within a 15-minute drive of our current site.
Job ID – 43233About this opportunity and L3Harris UKOperating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris in Brighton are part of our Release Systems & Antennas division operating in the Aerospace domain. For over 70 years, L3Harris has designed and developed industry-leading carriage and release systems for fighter, rotary-wing and unmanned platforms and we design, manufacture and test a large portion of our release systems portfolio in our Brighton facility which offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon.
Please note, our Brighton business is moving to a new location in 2027. The new site is expected to be located in either Shoreham, Burgess Hill or Horsham and will be within a 15-minute drive of our current site.
At L3Harris, our Procurement team plays a critical role in ensuring our engineering and manufacturing teams have everything they need to deliver advanced aerospace and defence technologies to customers around the world.
We're looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team and take ownership of end-to-end procurement activitiesA few of our employee benefits are: Half day finish on a Friday25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days Private medical insurance with optional family coverPension scheme of up to 8% employer contributionLife Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x) Group income protectionFlexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car schemeEmployee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary) What the role will involveThe responsibilities of your role will include the following: Negotiate supplier pricingLead sourcing activitiesManage supplier performanceSupport programme reviewsConduct make-or-buy analysisWork with Engineering and Production teamsDrive continuous improvementManage end-to-end procurementSource, evaluate and select suppliersNegotiate pricing and long-term agreementsManage supplier performanceSupport production planningConduct make-or-buy analysisDrive cost reduction initiativesRepresent Procurement at meetingsEnsure compliance with contractual and AS9100 requirementsWhat you'll bring The role requires the following experience and skills: Manage end-to-end procurementSource, evaluate and select suppliersNegotiate pricing and long-term agreementsManage supplier performanceSupport production planningConduct make-or-buy analysisDrive cost reduction initiativesRepresent Procurement at meetingsEnsure compliance with contractual and AS9100 requirementsImportant to knowApplicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks. #Spec,Procurement#LI-GP1
Specialist, Procurement in Hove employer: L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Brighton that fosters innovation and collaboration within the aerospace sector. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide generous benefits such as flexible working hours, extensive holiday allowances, and comprehensive health insurance options. Our focus on professional development ensures that team members have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, making L3Harris a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
