Procurement Material Estimator — Proposal Cost Lead

L3Harris Technologies; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; 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 is seeking a Specialist, Procurement (Material Estimator) in Anaheim, CA. The role focuses on accurately compiling complete material costs for proposals, generating CBOMs, and coordinating with Pricing and external partners to ensure timely, compliant estimates.

The candidate should have aerospace/defense experience, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. This is a 9/80 schedule position with potential for growth within the procurement team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years experience, or 6+ years related work in lieu of degree.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Generate and consolidate a CBOM tailored to each proposal based on the RFP.
• Leverage quotes, historical data, price lists, stock, and engineering estimates to determine items for quotations.
• Analyze drawings, parts lists, specifications to ascertain estimating needs.
• Compile and approve material cost data and provide detailed CBOM with lead times.
• Communicate with external and internal customers to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support GATE reviews and audits with robust cost insights.
• Ensure estimations comply with regulations and company policies.
• Maintain records of estimated vs. actual material usage for improvement.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP

ERP/MRP

Costpoint

SAP

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Procurement (Material Estimator) in Anaheim, CA. The role focuses on accurately compiling complete material costs for proposals, generating CBOMs, and coordinating with Pricing and external partners to ensure timely, compliant estimates.

The candidate should have aerospace/defense experience, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. This is a 9/80 schedule position with potential for growth within the procurement team.