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L3Harris Technologies · 3 days ago

Lead, Category Management

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $186K/yr

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry focused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions. The Lead, Category Management role is responsible for driving organizational value through strategic leadership in category management, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management, with a significant spend responsibility.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own building, managing and ensuring execution of the category strategy for Connectors/Cables and PWBs

Partner as a subject matter expert (SME) on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand evolving business objectives, expectations and specific requirements

Set procurement performance targets against Enterprise-wide strategic goals and monitor performance

Develop market insights through research and data, industry developments, supply/demand dynamics, emerging technologies, leading-edge practices

Maintain detailed knowledge of, and extensive experience in, requirements for materials, services, and supplier capabilities in Cables, Connectors, and PWBs

Drive regular communications with Segment Category teams, SC leadership, and cross-functional teams on category status, challenges, and cost or cash opportunities

Recommend all procurement levers, including supplier rationalization, direct negotiations, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, rebates, should-costing

Develop and lead multi-year sourcing strategies and advise Sourcing Specialist, Segment Category Managers, and Procurement

Define negotiation strategies and lead negotiations with strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across L3Harris and its affiliates

Develop Statements of Work and Terms and Conditions with suppliers in accordance with engineering, production, and quality requirements

Influence cross-functional teams and suppliers to drive design to value ideation, joint process improvement, and enhanced innovation

Coordinate with Segments to deliver flawless new product introduction (NPI) with preferred suppliers that achieve targeted BOM cost and all program objectives and milestones

Direct SRM process for portfolio of strategic suppliers and act as key point in escalation path for Segment supplier issues (e.g., supplier quality and service, contract disputes, and other discrepancies)

Organize quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and coordinate with Segments to drive supplier accountability

Assess supplier and platform risks, develop the appropriate contingency plans, and drive inclusion into overall decision-making process

Leverage advanced procurement analytics and tools (e.g., cost modeling, price regression analysis, scenario planning, eAuctions, etc.) and drive systems and analytics best practices across the organization

Qualification

Category ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsData EngineeringMarket AnalysisAerospace & Defense ExperiencePlanning SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's with 9 years prior experience in data engineering, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience in data engineering. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing processes