Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The Procurement Manager, reporting into the Procurement Director, will be responsible for research and benchmark current market conditions / trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity / capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply / demand challenges for each commodity. Contribution to the company's success will be leading the effort to develop a suite of Standard Work across an optimized Procurement process map and managing a team of buyers to optimize key performance metrics including requisition to purchase order (PO) cycle time, PO lines meeting manufacturing need dates, pay terms, small business plan goals, and yellow / red suppliers. This role will also collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Program Managers, and Material Program Managers in securing the best solutions for new or existing programs.

Essential Functions :

• Develop and implement a suite of Standard Work across the Procurement functional process map
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with the Category Management team, spend management strategies including : supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, and inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, and supplier diversity, continuous improvement, commodity roadmaps, and procurement / stakeholder collaboration
• Develop and implement plans to counter vulnerabilities in terms of Chinese material content in direct material purchases
• Drive improvements in our poor performing Yellow and Red supplier spend
• Lead negotiation and completion of agreements with strategic and preferred suppliers to optimize business results
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and team members
• Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring, and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, and developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans
• Establish, implement, report, and socialize on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals and objectives and related performance
• Travel approximately 25%-30%

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.