Supplier Management Specialist 1

L3HHCM20•Lynchburg, VA

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 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

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

Assist in development and implementation of supplier sourcing strategies through supplier assessments and rationalization
Identifying 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.
Ability to Obtain a US Security
Ability to travel to support business needs; this can range from 10-35%