Associate, Category Management

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate, Category Management in Huntsville, AL. The role supports the development and execution of category strategies, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and helps negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost, delivery, and quality for key programs.

Ideal candidates will be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree, with strong MS Office skills and exposure to ERP systems. This entry-level position offers growth in a defense technology environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or have completed it within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the category strategy for the segment.
• Coordinate with supply chain leadership and internal teams on category status.
• Manage supplier relationships and analyze performance for risk mitigation.
• Assist in supplier negotiations and capability assessments.
• Develop market insights from data and industry trends.
• Collaborate to deliver NPI with preferred suppliers and target BOM costs.

Skills

MS Office

Six Sigma

ERP SAP/Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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

Associate, Category Management

Job Code

44634

Job Location

Huntsville, AL

Job Description

The Category Management function will assist in development and implementation of commodity sourcing strategies through organizational and marketplace assessments. A successful Category Management Associate will work with cross-functional teams, analyze supplier performance, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies, and support capability/capacity assessments. Additionally, this role will require participation in supplier negotiations, sound business acumen and interpersonal skills, and focus on leveraging the organization’s scale to achieve the best possible quality, technology, cost, and delivery for our customers.

Essential Functions

• Support development and execution of the category strategy for the segment
• Support regular communication with supply chain leadership and functional teams on category status, challenges, and opportunities
• Coordinate on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand evolving business objectives, expectations, and specific requirements
• Manage supplier relationships and segmentation based on key enterprise priorities
• Manage, analyze, take appropriate actions and create risk mitigation strategies
• Participate in on-site supplier events to include SBRs and industrial capability and capacity assessments
• Develop market insights through research and data, industry developments, supply/demand dynamics, emerging technologies, leading-edge practices
• Partner with team members on negotiations (for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, inventory reduction programs, security of supply, data analysis) and develop negotiation strategy (approach, fallback positions, acceptable terms and conditions, contracts) through to closure.
• Partner as a subject matter expert (SME) on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand evolving business objectives, expectations and specific requirements
• Coordinate with sectors to deliver flawless new product introduction (NPI) with preferred suppliers that achieve targeted BOM cost and all program objectives and milestones
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with sector/segment teams, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members.

Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Six Sigma Green Belt or other Lean Experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or procurement platforms

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.

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