Manager, Subcontracts

L3Harris Technologies; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm located in Malabar, FL is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead and mentor subcontract teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and subcontract management, with a focus on optimizing performance metrics. Responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to tackle supply chain challenges, ensuring effective communication at all levels, and maintaining compliance with contractual requirements. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and the ability to obtain government clearance. This role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience or 7 years with a Graduate Degree.
• Ability to obtain US Government clearance is required.
• Total relevant professional experience of minimum 7 years in Procurement and/or Subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Subcontract Managers to achieve project goals.
• Develop management strategies for supply chain challenges.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Procurement

Subcontracts Management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

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, Subcontracts

Job Code

34906

Job Location

Malabar, FL

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

The Supply Chain Manager, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, will be responsible for leading a team of Subcontract Managers with effective management skills to direct and manage employees to achieve program, project, department and business goals and outcomes while maintaining high levels of employee engagement, implementing risk mitigations, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements, and managing supply/demand challenges. Contribution to the company’s success will lead to the effort to develop and maintain a suite of Standard Work across an optimized Procurement process map and managing a team of Subcontract Managers to optimize key performance metrics including requisition to purchase order (PO) cycle time, PO lines meeting manufacturing need dates, pay terms, small business plan goals, and reduction of yellow/red suppliers. This role will also collaborate with Supply Chain Leadership, Contracts, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Program Management, and Material Management.

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor, and provide coaching and training to employees in Supply Chain and outside the Supply Chain organization.
• Interact as a functional representative/subject matter expert internally with Leadership.
• Proficient in functional processes, policies and procedures. Interact with external customers and auditors to provide information.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advise Division level organization as required by internal and external audits.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert with advanced skills to communicate effectively across Supply Chain, other functional organizations, executive leadership and a wide array of professional levels and functions.
• Lead with advanced experience as a team lead. Provide advanced experience leading organization supply chain activities, metrics, KPIs, proposals, cost savings/affordability and advise/communicate with senior management and cross‑functional leadership.
• Support supply chain organization and cross‑functional requests, and inquiries (i.e., Contracts, Program Management Office (PMO), Business Development (BD), Engineering, Finance, Quality, Operations, Logistics, International Trade Compliance and Regulatory Government Compliance, Accounts Payable (AP), Property Management, etc.).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert with advanced understanding of production, development, services, repairs and sustainment efforts.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert with advanced knowledge of contract types (i.e., FFP, Cost Reimbursement, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, etc.), government proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Ability to obtain US Government clearance.

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.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Total relevant professional experience to be minimum of 7 years in Procurement and/or Subcontracts.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and program teams.
• DoD contract experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience in managing various types of complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow‑on/production subcontracts.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting.

EEO Statement

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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer.