Associate, Category Management (Rochester, NY)

L3Harris Technologies•Rochester, NY

1d•$54,000 - $100,000

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. The Supplier Management will assist in development and implementation of supplier sourcing strategies through supplier assessments and rationalization. A successful Supplier Management Specialist will work with and influence cross functional teams, analyze supplier performance, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies, support industrial capability and capacity assessments. Additionally, this role will 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

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master's Degree in related field or have completed their Master's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
Ability to travel up to 50%

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

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
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.