Supply Chain Management à United States

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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.

Sr. Specialist, Subcontracts

Reference# 24116

Waterdown, Ontario

Tasks to be Accomplished

• Plan the sourcing selection process and lead the project team through specific supplier evaluation and selection, adhering to all required organization policies and procedures.

• Lead negotiation efforts on applicable subcontracts and support negotiation efforts for related contracts with suppliers of; optical sensor and laser systems/subsystems, satellite communications and video capture equipment, integration components, vehicle platforms and other items as defined by the project/program scope of work.
• Work in collaboration with Bids and Proposals, Program Managers, Systems Engineers, Project Engineering and Contracts to develop Work Packages, Statements of Work (SOW), RFP and manage workflows through the approval process.
• Ensure complete flow down of customer contractual requirements into subcontract T&C's
• Resolve subcontractor issues through the use of Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Responsible for reporting and achieving program milestones (cost, delivery and quality).
• Support /Negotiate Aftermarket requirements including warranty agreements, Repair Materials Authorization (RMA) process and associated turnaround (TAT/RTAT) times for repairs as defined by the subcontract.
• Grow Subcontractor and Supplier relationships to ensure continued or improved performance levels are achieved.
• Support new business opportunities through the Bid & Proposal process by providing market intelligence, overall supplier capabilities, product material/service costing, alignment to program technology roadmaps and potential future ventures.
• Work closely with Supply Chain leadership team to support site and corporate supply chain strategies, processes and priorities.

Skills Required

• Ten years of experience in a Subcontract role with a background in Defense/Aerospace market is preferred but will consider complementary market segments focused on electro-mechanical manufacturing, custom automation design/manufacture and deployment.

• Firm understanding and demonstrated application of Subcontracts and Supply Chain Principles.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and establish priorities in an environment where priorities may compete.
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
• Experience travelling to global supplier locations (North America, Europe and the Middle East) and working with varied business cultures.
• Clear and concise understanding of Controlled Goods requirements and regimes (ITAR, CGP), with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance through sourcing, contracting and execution phases of programs/projects.
• Clear and concise understanding FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Ability to influence strategy and execution plans at the Director and VP levels.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP tools with specific focus on project scheduling and task management applications.

• Experience in performing detailed cost and financial analysis on total subcontract life cycles.
• Strong team player, with proven problem solving and critical thinking skills .

Experience & Education Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in a Business/Supply Chain Management or related field (will consider equivalent experience in A&D).

• PMP, APICS accreditation (or working towards accreditation) an asset.
• Role requires qualification for and maintenance of NATO and Controlled Good Program clearances (company sponsored)

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L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.