Material Estimator, Specialist

L3Harris•San Diego, CA

10d

About The Position

The Material Estimator reviews and analyzes Bills of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution. The role obtains, reviews, and updates supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, and uses advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities to consolidate, analyze, and report cost information. The position collaborates with Proposal, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to validate pricing and sourcing assumptions, support cost strategies, and identify risks or savings opportunities. The role maintains data integrity and traceability across cost models, proposals, and estimating tools, supporting internal estimating standards, customer requirements, and CPSR and DCMA audit readiness. It also supports material cost analysis, variance tracking, and historical pricing reviews; develops ROM and firm estimates; and manages procurement activities from requisition through purchase order closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in material estimating, procurement, or supply chain analysis; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment.
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments; familiarity with FAR/DFARS is a plus.
Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Infor LN and procurement databases.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze BOMs to develop material cost estimates for proposals and program execution.
Obtain, review, and update supplier quotations and RFP responses to ensure pricing reflects current and complete cost data.
Download, update, and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications.
Use Excel formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation to consolidate, analyze, and report cost information.
Collaborate with Proposal, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to validate pricing and material assumptions, confirm sourcing assumptions, and support cost strategy development.
Maintain data integrity across cost models, proposals, and estimating tools in accordance with internal standards and customer requirements.
Coordinate with the proposals team to integrate supplier quotes into formal cost proposals and support fact-finding or customer audit requests.
Develop and maintain standard estimating templates and Excel cost models to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency.
Maintain traceability of supplier data, quotes, and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness.
Perform cross-functional reviews to identify material cost risks and savings opportunities.
Assist in preparing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and firm proposal estimates for new business pursuits and contract modifications.
Analyze supplier inputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with proposal timelines and sourcing policies.
Collaborate with Supply Chain on proposal cost-reduction strategies.
Manage procurement activities from requisition through purchase order closeout, including maintaining accurate, current delivery dates and managing vendor relationships in accordance with company requirements and procurement objectives.
Support material cost analysis, variance tracking, and historical pricing trend reviews to improve future estimate accuracy and competitiveness.