Specialist Procurement (Material Estimator)

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 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: Specialist, Procurement (Material Estimator)

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

The Material Estimator will work and is responsible for accurately compiling the complete cost of materials needed for various projects and tasks in support of production and spares proposals.

Essential Functions

• Meticulously generates a Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOM), tailored to align with the specific schedule and unique demands of each proposal based on the RFP.
• Leverages a combination of supplier quotes, historical purchase data, price lists/catalogs, available stock materials, engineering estimates, and any relevant adjustments to determine items to be sent out for supplier quotations.
• Conduct thorough analyses of technical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and related documents to accurately ascertain estimating needs.
• Compiles, reviews, and approves all material cost data and provides the accurate detailed priced complete CBOM spreadsheet/report with lead-times to the Pricing Department.
• Effectively communicates with external individuals and internal customers to deliver projects under pressure and meet proposal deadlines and budget contraints to external customers.
• Actively supports GATE reviews and robust support during Customer/DCAA audits.
• Ensures that all estimations and procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of estimated and actual material usage for future reference and continuous improvement of estimation processes.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience
• Ability to create Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables, Excel Vlookups and organization of large amounts of data
• Working knowledge of material pricing techniques
• Strong presentation skills and attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills and adept at resolving time sentitive problems
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation and product configuration
• Must have advanced computer skills (preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and a solid understanding and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint and SAP preferred)

Preferred Additional Skills

• Ability to work and prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
• Understanding of Business Acquisition Process
• Knowledge of FAR 15-2, COPD and Truth and Negotiations Act
• Support proposal strategy discussion with cost insights and risk assessments
• Develop and refine estimating methodologies and tools

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,000-135,000. 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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