Category Management Specialist

L3Harris Technologies • Rochester, NY

248d • $62,000 - $115,000

About The Position

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Purchasing, Category Management or Project Management experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Kaizen events, industrial capability and capacity assessments.
• Technical Background.
• Supplier or Customer interactions (internal or external).
• Excels in a team environment - developing relationships and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of supplier sourcing strategies through supplier assessments and rationalization.
• Work with and influence cross functional teams.
• Analyze supplier performance, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support industrial capability and capacity assessments.
• Participate in supplier Kaizen events to influence change.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and manage supplier relationships ensuring continuity of supply and quality of product.
• Identify 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.
• Support the Business Unit on supply shortages with appropriate escalation.
• Partner with team members on negotiations and develop negotiation strategy through to closure.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with sector/segment teams, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree