Sr Manager, Procurement

L3Harris•Greenville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Manager oversees procurement of materials, equipment, and services for FAA, government, and commercial programs of varying complexity and value. The role negotiates with suppliers, resolves procurement issues, and partners with cross-functional departments to meet business objectives. It represents and leads at the Business Unit level and leads a team of buyers and managers. The position may support programs or projects of significantly higher complexity or strategic importance and requires business travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of procurement experience with special access programs in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry; or a graduate degree and 10 years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of such experience.
Active Secret clearance at the time of hire and ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Top-Secret clearance.
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR procurement regulations.
SAP ERP experience.
Experience with militarized aircraft.
PC skills in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Strong continuous improvement background or a certificate in Lean Six Sigma.
Experience with data analytics, PPAP, 8-D corrective action plans, supplier/program risk management, and supplier category management.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills, commitment to quality, customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, and adaptability.
Self-starter who can build collaborative teams and proactively solve problems with sound decision-making.
Ability to work closely with team members and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports, with responsibility for hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation decisions subject to management review and approval.
Represent and lead at the Business Unit level and lead a team of buyers and managers.
Oversee Programs and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Requirements Planning systems, and the cause-and-effect relationships between these systems.
Collaborate across functions and influence partners to define execution methods that meet cash flow, cost, and schedule objectives.
Forecast and assess Supply Chain's influence on the annual operating plan, including orders, sales, profit, and cash flow.
Negotiate best value, lead times, payment terms, milestones, and legal documents, including purchase orders, non-disclosure agreements, legal agreements, and terms and conditions.
Approve purchase order compliance packages, including source justifications, commercial certifications, price justifications, and other FAR/DFARS, DOD, and CPSR requirements.
Identify market trends and patterns in program, purchasing, and supplier data; develop action plans to address supplier performance trends and mitigate supplier risks; and lead those plans to closure.
Lead supplier communications, actions, and problem resolution as a subject matter expert in cross-functional teams.
Contribute to department goals and planning efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Travel for business up to 20%.