Senior Procurement Associate
Amanda Jenkins
L3Harris Technologies
San Diego,CA
9
Years of experience
Procurement and supply chain professional with progressive experience supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and technology manufacturing. Skilled in full-cycle purchasing, technical and electronic components, supplier and subcontract management, RFQ/RFP evaluation, cost and price analysis, contract negotiations, and critical-path material delivery. Experienced with FAR/DFARS purchasing requirements, procurement documentation controls, and CPSR audit preparation support. Recognized for supplier collaboration, cross-functional problem solving, process improvements, and measurable cost and delivery results.
Work History
Senior Procurement Associate
2 Years 1 Month- Manage procurement of critical-path components, materials, and services supporting manufacturing schedules, program requirements, and operational continuity.
- Oversee assigned technical commodities, including engineering-specific parts, resistors and other electronic components, test equipment, test chambers, outside-processed components, paints, adhesives, and specialized production materials.
- Serve as supplier and commodity focal point, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to address specifications, supplier performance, delivery constraints, and material needs.
- Lead supplier selection activities, fact-finding, cost/price analysis, and negotiations to support competitive sourcing and sound purchasing decisions.
- Prepare, issue, and administer firm-fixed-price (FEP) and time-and-materials (T&M) purchase agreements; review commercial terms, modifications, and end-user license agreements (EULAs) as applicable.
- Monitor supplier commitments and proactively expedite deliveries to mitigate shortages and protect critical production milestones.
- Support Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) preparation by gathering requested procurement records, conducting peer purchase-order folder reviews, and coordinating documentation responses with buyers and procurement leadership.
- Review peer PO files for documentation completeness and alignment with internal purchasing procedures and applicable FAR requirements; help strengthen purchasing-system audit readiness.
- Coordinate minimum safety-stock levels for applicable items and contribute to purchasing workflow and documentation improvements.
- Processed purchase orders in ERP system, maintaining accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
- Coordinated supplier communications to resolve order status, pricing, and delivery discrepancies.
Procurement D
1 Year- Executed full-cycle procurement of electronic components, raw materials, test equipment, and services, including supplier sourcing, RFQs, quote evaluation, purchase-order placement, and order follow-through.
- Negotiated pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and commercial terms while balancing cost, quality, supplier capability, and program priorities.
- Partnered with Engineering, Planning, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing and customer milestones.
- Assessed supplier performance and supply risks; developed mitigation actions for shortages, late deliveries, quality rejections, cancellations, and engineering changes.
- Maintained compliant procurement documentation consistent with internal purchasing controls and applicable FAR/DFARS and AS9100 requirements.
- Identified cost-reduction and supplier-development opportunities, supported purchasing process improvements, and provided guidance to less experienced buyers.
Associate Buyer
2 Years 5 Months- Managed sourcing and purchasing of electronic components and high-volume inventory, including crystals, oscillators, and hardware, to support operational and manufacturing needs.
- Reduced procurement costs by 10% through supplier research, competitive sourcing, and cost-effective purchasing strategies.
- Improved supplier on-time delivery by 20% through relationship management, issue resolution, and proactive follow-up on supply constraints.
- Created and managed purchase orders, negotiated supplier terms, and partnered with Program, Operations, Component Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams.
- Reduced PO processing time by 30% through automation tools and improved requisition-to-order workflows; used Oracle ERP to manage purchasing data and approval processes, contributing to a 20% reduction in PO approval time.
Purchasing Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- Supported sourcing, purchasing, and purchase-order processing for components and assemblies used in new product development and manufacturing.
- Partnered with Finance to maintain 98% budget compliance and collaborated with planners to update more than 200 outdated bills of materials with cost-effective or alternative parts.
- Coordinated new product material requirements with Program/Product Management, Engineering, and suppliers; maintained purchasing and planning parameters in Oracle ERP.
- Cultivated supplier relationships to improve pricing, service, and responsiveness.
Senior Logistics & Asset Management
1 Year 2 Months- Coordinated logistics, inventory controls, and asset tracking for high-volume CPU/chipset silicon, test fixtures, and equipment across four operating groups, with assets valued at more than $100M.
- Maintained inventory and device records in the ISMP database, including new asset labeling, data accuracy, and material traceability.
- Conducted quarterly inventory audits supporting Finance, Security, and intellectual-property controls; recommended process and risk improvements to lab leadership.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Skills
Full-Cycle Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier & Subcontract Management
Technical/Electronic Components
RFQs/RFPs & Bid Analysis
Cost/Price Analysis
FFP & T&M Contracts
Contract Negotiations
FAR/DFARS
CPSR Audit Support
Peer PO File Reviews
Supplier Risk & Delivery Recovery
Safety Stock Planning
ERP/MRP Systems
Oracle ERP
SAP
Rapid Response
Microsoft Excel
Word
PowerPoint & Outlook
Google Workspace
Adobe
Timeline
Senior Procurement Associate
L3Harris Technologies
10.2024 - 11.2026Read More
Procurement D
L3Harris Technologies
10.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Associate Buyer
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
11.2020 - 04.2023Read More
Purchasing Assistant
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
12.2018 - 11.2020Read More
Senior Logistics & Asset Management
Intel Corporation
09.2017 - 11.2018Read More
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Associate of Science from Business Administration
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