Manager Procurement

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager, Procurement in Anaheim, CA (On-Site) to lead material procurement for the metal fabrication category. The role focuses on strategic execution, supplier development, and cross-functional support within a matrixed organization reporting to the Director of Maritime Procurement.

The ideal candidate brings extensive purchasing experience in a defense-focused, ERP-driven environment, with strong negotiation, contracts, and leadership capabilities, plus

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree reduces requirement to 7+ years; without degree, 13+ years.
• 10-12+ years purchasing in an MRP/ERP driven manufacturing environment; SAP and CostPoint preferred.
• Proven negotiation experience.
• Contract experience, including terms and other agreement knowledge.
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation and product configuration.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment.
• Solid knowledge of defense supply chain and FAR/DFARS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic suppliers and subcontractors and meet performance needs (cost/schedule/technical).
• Manage procurement processes and systems; align with government, corporate, division, and site policies and prime contracts.
• Identify and execute initiatives to improve performance based on best practices.
• Select, motivate, and lead a strong procurement team.
• Support strategic new business pursuits as a subject matter expert for purchased systems and services.
• Ensure risk management strategies are deployed on critical procurement efforts.
• Manage procurement metrics to meet company goals and supplier performance objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

FAR/DFARS

Defense supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

SAP

CostPoint

MRP/ERP 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 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: Manager, Procurement

Job Location: Camden NJ, Millersville MD, Northampton MA, Herndon VA, or Anaheim CA (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Manger of Procurement is responsible for all aspects of material procurement and strategic execution of the procurement function for the metal fabrication category, including leading the site in combined metrics, forward looking approaches for procurement and proposals for all programs within the Maritime Sector.This individual will work in a matrixed organization supporting Supply Chain Management, and will report directly into the Director of Maritime Procurement.The role will provide significant strategic support to the sector to include oversight of all procurement activities in support of the metal fabrication category, and will support strategy, long term planning, compliance, large negotiations, savings, Supply Chain metrics initiatives, and continuous improvement while collaborating with other functional teams.The individual will be responsible for developing a world-class procurement team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity and inclusion. The individual will also maintain responsibility for succession planning and organizational and talent development.Other critical activities include facilitating supplier development and supporting development of the strategy, vision and driving performance of the procurement and expediting functions resulting in superior cost and schedule performance leading to strong internal/external customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the functional organizations across the site to identify strategic suppliers and subcontractors and work proactively to meet or exceed performance (cost/schedule/technical) needs.
• Manage procurement processes and systems. Ensure processes are aligned with all Government, Corporate, Division, and site policies as well as prime contract requirements.
• Identify and execute initiatives to improve performance based on industry best practices.
• 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.
• Ensure risk management strategies and processes are deployed on critical procurement efforts.
• Manage procurement metrics to ensure company goals and supplier performance objectives are being met and maintained.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 10-12 or more years of experience in purchasing in an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment, SAP and CostPoint preferred
• Proven negotiation experience
• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment
• Solid knowledge of defense supply chain and purchasing processes (FAR/DFARS).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with metal fabrication commodities
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $100,500-186,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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