Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) is seeking an exceptionally motivated, proactive individual to support the Procurement function. This role requires an eye for detail, accuracy, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven track record for taking the initiative, delivering exceptional results, and exceeding expectations.
Our team is comprised of the following four (4) categories: Metal, Fabrication and Hardware; Electronics and Electromechanical; Aircraft Parts, Equipment, Repair and Overhaul; IT, Telecom, Software and Services. We are looking for candidates that has the experience to lead a team in the development and implementation of long-term agreements by working alongside the Commodity Managers across the four categories.
The Procurement function is responsible for acquiring goods and services from suppliers, receiving the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, for the right value, from the right source to optimize business performance. In this role, the Procurement Lead will manage the life-cycle of the Long Term Agreements (LTA) from the initial source selection and acquisition strategy, or onboarding and vetting of new suppliers, through the solicitation, negotiation, and answering supplier information requests, to awarding a LAT, and maintaining the ERP system agreement tables. This requires compliance with all government and agency laws and regulations.
Drive the implementation of Long-Term Agreement (LTA), when applicable, by leveraging demand and utilizing competition to drive material and labor savings. Reports to Senior Manager of Procurement.
Oversee and coordinate the implementation and ongoing management of Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) agreements. Responsibilities include negotiating terms with suppliers, monitoring supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align SMI strategies with overall business objectives
Works independently while engaging with cross-functional teams to address and fulfill the organization's requirements.
Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise.
Expert ability to optimize organization's talents and the interaction of other functions to maximize efficiencies, improve key performance indicators (KPIs), develop custom strategies, support internal customer needs, and operate with excellence.
Focus on policy, strategy implementation, goals, and operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results.
Expert understanding of Programs and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Requirements Planning systems (finance, MRP, quality, engineering, etc.) and the cause-and-effect relationship between these systems.
Expert understanding of Procurements' relationship with other functions and the ability to influence and gain trust within these relationships to collaborate with the team and define the appropriate execution methods to meet cash flow, cost, and schedule objectives.
Expert understanding of forecasting and Supply Chain's influence on annual operating plan to include orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.
Advanced negotiation skills in best value, lead times, pay terms, milestones, and executing legal documents (i.e., Purchase Order (PO), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Long Term Agreements, Terms and Conditions etc.) to effectively align with the customer needs.
Serves as PEER reviewer and approver for Compliance of PO packages, which includes, source justifications, commercial item determination, and price justifications along with other Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS), Department of Defense (DOD), and Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
Identifies market trends and correlations in Program, Purchasing and Supplier data and develops action plans to address supplier performance trends, mitigate supplier risks, and leads plans to closure.
Contributes to the development of goals and department planning efforts.
Must be available for business travel (up to 10%).
Essential Functions:
Implement and manager Long-Term Agreements
Oversee and administer the Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) agreements.
Assist with indirect expenditures and capital equipment as required.
Qualifications:
Procurement sourcing, negotiation, and compliance experience is required.
Experience in the Aerospace Industry preferred.
Candidate must be able to work closely with team members and have a willingness to learn.
Good verbal and written communication skills required.
Experience inputting and retrieving data in SAP desired.
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. An active DoD (in-scope) Secret Clearance is desired.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $84,000-156,000. 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.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
