Divisional Supply Chain Lead

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Senior Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping supply chain strategies across multiple regions. This dynamic position involves overseeing procurement processes, leading high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals while managing supplier performance. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the defense industry. If you are passionate about supply chain management and looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, this position is for you.

Benefits

On-site 60% of the time

Half day finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance up to 10x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt-in extras

Employee assistance program

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Broad management experience to lead cross-department project teams.
• Substantial experience in Supply Chain positions.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense industry supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategies to reduce risk and improve resiliency.
• Manage procurement processes aligned with policies and contract requirements.
• Lead a strong team and support strategic new business pursuits.

Skills

Management and Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

ERP and MRP Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Master's in a related field or MBA

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

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.

Job Title – Supply Chain Senior Manager

Job Location – Bristol

Job ID – SMM6

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

Supply Chain Senior Manager is responsible for all aspects of strategic execution of the supply chain function within the business units in the UK, Canada and India. This individual will report to the Maritime Sector Director of Supply Chain. The role will provide significant strategic support to the Division’s business units to include oversight of local Supply Chain (program integration, supply chain strategy development & execution of purchasing, subcontracts, and material proposals). The individual is the primary point of contact for all Supply Chain related activities, initiatives and will lead strategy, long term planning, compliance, large negotiations, savings, E3 Initiatives, Supply Chain metrics initiatives, and continuous improvement while collaborating with program management, operations, engineering, finance, and other support functions.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• On-site 60% of the time across the month (up to 3 days per week on average)
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Develop program and product portfolio supply chain strategies which reduce risk, improve supply chain resiliency, as well as generate material and subcontract savings.

• Manages procurement processes and systems. Ensures processes are aligned with all Government and internal policies as well as prime contract requirements.
• Collaborates with division functional peers to identify strategic suppliers and subcontractors and work proactively to meet or exceed performance (cost/schedule/technical) needs.
• Identifies and executes continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance.
• Select, motivate, and lead a strong team.
• Support strategic new business pursuit activities as a critical subject matter expert for purchased and subcontracted systems and services.
• Manage performance against supply chain metrics to ensure program performance, company goals, and supplier performance objectives are being met and maintained.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Requires broad management and leadership experience to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.
• Substantial previous experience in similar positions within Supply Chain
• Preferred degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline. Master’s degree in a related field, or MBA, desired.
• Experience in supply chain management (including sourcing, contracts, and/or subcontract management) in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Proven experience in leading high performing teams.
• Experience in negotiation of large complex subcontracts and agreements.
• Ability to manage change in an organization, reengineering its culture and approach to workload management.
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP and MRP systems.
• Ability to travel periodically; expected to be no more than 25%

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.