Material Estimator, Specialist

Job Title: Material Estimator Specialist

Job Code: 38422

Job Location: San Diego CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

• Review and analyze Bill of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution
• Obtain review and update supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to ensure BOM pricing reflects current and complete cost data
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas lookups pivot tables and data validation to consolidate analyze and report cost information
• Collaborate with Proposal Program Management and Supply Chain teams to validate pricing confirm sourcing assumptions and support cost strategy development
• Maintain data integrity across cost models proposals and estimating tools to ensure compliance with internal estimating standards and customer requirements
• Plan and execute procurement activities for materials and services to ensure alignment with program specifications and achievement of price objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships in accordance with company requirements and procurement objectives.
• Support material cost analysis variance tracking and historical pricing trend reviews to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates

Essential Functions:

• Download update and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing obtained from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications
• 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 cost models in Excel to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency
• Ensure traceability of supplier data quotes and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness requirements
• Perform cross-functional reviews with Program Management Supply Chain and Engineering to validate material assumptions and identify cost risks or savings opportunities
• Assist in the creation of 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
• Collaboration with Supply Chain on proposal cost reduction strategies
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through purchase order closeout including maintaining current and accurate delivery dates

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance Industrial Engineering or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in material estimating procurement or supply chain analysis.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)
• Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations
• Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Infor LN) and procurement databases
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including use of formulas pivot tables and data analysis tools (required)
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C Denver or NYC areas is $79000 - $147000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance 401(k) match flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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