Associate, Supply Chain Management (Mason, OH)

Job Title: Associate Supply Chain Management (Mason OH)

Company Information:

Headquartered in Melbourne Florida L3Harris Technologies Inc. is the 6th largest defense contractor globally employing over 50000 people worldwide. As a prime contractor L3Harris specializes in Command Control and Communications; Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (CISR); Government Services; and Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (AM&M) while also boasting the broadest base of electronic systems in the industry. L3Harris is a major provider of homeland defense products and services for various emerging markets.

The Space and Sensors Division of L3Harris Technologies located in Mason OH is an established pioneer in space exploration and military/defense technology. Renowned for its high technology and engineering services L3Harris Space and Sensors excels in infrared detection and space and missile electronics. As a leading engineering and production company Space and Sensors is engaged in the design development and manufacture of highly sophisticated electronics equipment for a variety of government civil and commercial applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies Space and Sensors is currently seeking an Associate Supply Chain Management to contribute to the success and growth of our Space and Sensors division located in Mason OH. The Associate Supply Chain Management determines approaches to objectives demonstrating a theoretical and general understanding and application of procurement principles concepts and practices in a DoD environment. This position requires a minimum of 0-2 years experience in defense procurement and manufacturing.

Requirements:

• Procure components and subassemblies to support various programs

• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and other agreements for direct and indirect procurements; Includes preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) proposal evaluation and analysis and issuance and maintenance of POs.

• Select and recommend suppliers negotiate pricing delivery quality terms and conditions and execute non-disclosure agreements and service agreements.

• Contribute to material cost reduction strategy.

• Create and issue various types of POs including Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Material.

• Conduct formal price analysis to determine price fair and reasonableness. Negotiate the lowest possible total cost for the product (balance price with optimum quality and schedule needs).

• Identify opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.

• Administer post-award of issued POs

• Create purchase orders files in compliance with all command media and necessary process disciplines for audits

• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through supply chain representative or as an active team member

• Monitor and provide feedback to IPT on critical supplier performance to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules

• Active participation in company and department initiatives such as strategic sourcing and various L3Harris improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience using advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables lookup tables etc.

• Knowledge within Deltek Costpoint SAP and ProPricer

• Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products

• Demonstrated experience working within proposal teams generating material estimates for bids and proposals and providing substantiating evidence as needed is a plus

• Proven ability to direct and manage multiple projects with effective prioritization

• Strong team player with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Superior verbal and written communication abilities along with strong organizational negotiation and management skills

• Advanced computer skills including proficiency to quicky learn ERP systems and MS Office applications particularly Excel

• Capability in reading and interpreting specifications statements of work and technical drawings

• Basic and theoretical knowledge of FARS DFARS and ITAR regulations as they pertain to purchasing requirements

• Willingness to learn company policies and processes

• Willingness to learn small business government requirements

• A strong commitment to learn continuous improvement methodologies including Lean Six Sigma tools