Lead, Supplier Account Manager

L3HHCM20•Lynchburg, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Supplier Management Specialist to join the team in Lynchburg, VA. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience. Graduate Degree with 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kaizen events, industrial capability and capacity assessments
Familiarity with financial analysis and business acumen, eg business case development.
Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office products, as well as MRP/ERP system knowledge
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task project actions
Communication skills to lead meetings and develop presentation packages and business case analysis for review with business leaders and suppliers
Excellent supplier and customer interaction skills (internal & external)

Responsibilities

Serve as senior relationship owner for CM/ODM portfolio with executive-level governance
Develop multi-year supplier roadmaps aligned with business strategy and technology evolution
Lead supplier business reviews and mentor junior supply chain professionals
Drive supplier sourcing strategies, rationalization, and portfolio optimization through market analysis
Establish supplier segmentation and differentiated management approaches based on strategic value
Analyze performance data to identify root causes and develop comprehensive improvement strategies
Conduct accountability conversations while maintaining relationship integrity
Lead on-site Kaizen events and capability assessments with strong facilitation skills
Champion best practices across supplier base and manage supply shortage escalations
Partner with Program Management providing strategic supply chain counsel and risk assessments
Support proposals with cost modeling, capability assessments, and risk-adjusted estimates
Manage Integrated Master Schedule development and Earned Value metrics
Lead complex negotiations optimizing total cost, quality, delivery, and innovation
Structure creative commercial arrangements that align incentives and partner with Legal on contract terms
Build collaborative relationships across engineering, quality, operations, and finance
Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and represent supply chain on Integrated Program Teams
Deliver executive presentations with clarity and strategic insight
Lead meetings with strong facilitation, managing dynamics and driving actionable outcomes
Provide transparent crisis communication with composure under pressure
Manage suppliers through comprehensive review cycles (SMARs, PARs, PMRs, PDRs, CDRs, SMRRs) with constructive feedback
Invest in capability building through training, technology transfer, and collaborative improvement
Monitor supplier financial health and sustainability proactively
Foster innovation through early supplier engagement in design processes
Develop business continuity plans and monitor geopolitical/economic trends impacting supply base