Specialist, Supply Chain Management

Job Description:

L3Harris has an availability for a Supplier Management Specialist to join the team in Rochester, NY. We are looking for a Supply Chain Professional with project and time management skills, ability to work with and influence cross functional teams, analyze supplier performance, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies; This role will support industrial capability and capacity assessments, participate in supplier Kaizen events to influence change, and participate in supplier business reviews and manage supplier relationships ensuring continuity of supply and quality of product.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to travel to support business needs – this can range from 10-35 %
• Assist in development and implementation of supplier sourcing strategies through supplier assessments and rationalization
• Identifying key areas of expertise needed for a specific project and sourcing
• Manage supplier relationships and provide inputs into business reviews
• Manage, analyze, take appropriate actions and create risk mitigation strategies from Supplier performance
• Participate in on-site supplier performance improvements / Kaizen events and industrial capability and capacity assessments
• Support the Business Unit on supply shortages with appropriate escalation
• 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.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with sector/segment teams, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior Purchasing, Category Management or Project Management experience
• Direct Manufacturer distribution experience within electronic components market
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Experience with Kaizen events, industrial capability and capacity assessments
• Technical Background
• Lean Certification/Training
• Supplier or Customer interactions (internal or external)
• Excels in a team environment - developing relationships and sharing knowledge
• Business development type roles
• Emphasis on leading projects or programs, supplier or customer facing
• Roles in distribution with electronics manufacturers or other large organizations
• Professional communication and confident speaking in front of people and groups
• Data analysis skillset; report out to functional groups

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $63,500 - $117,500. 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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