$130K - 180K a year
Lead all aspects of supply chain acquisition from proposal through execution, manage budgets and schedules, develop supplier relationships, lead and develop teams, and drive supply chain transformation projects.
Senior-level experience with supply chain acquisition, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, budget and schedule management, team leadership, clearance requirements, and proficiency in project management and compliance.
Description: • Lead all aspects of the Supply Chain acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution • Analysis of markets and strategic sourcing to align with business goals • Manage Business Unit cost, schedule and technical performance • Monitor & assess project issues and develop mechanisms & resolutions to meet goals • Support product development activities, including proposal support and engineering change impacts to supply chain • Review status of projects, budgets, forecasts, EVMS; prepare status reports • Develop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer and Corporate goals • Manage cross-functional relationships to integrate the supply chain team into program development and execution • Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of Supply Chain Professionals • Develop, drive and execute supply chain transformation and improvement projects • Staffing, recruiting, training, talent development, engagement & retention of employees • Drafting and negotiating contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, NDAs and Sole Source Agreements • Establish & manage major contractual milestones such as preliminary and critical reviews • Ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on-going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization • Initiate corrective action measures when necessary • Provide timely and accurate Supply Chain status to L3Harris Management and external customers • Travel up to 25% across the country and regularly to Fort Wayne IN • Manage department and program budgets, generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports Requirements: Job Title: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management • Subject matter expert with knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management • Ability to lead all aspects of the Supply Chain acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution • Analysis of markets and strategic sourcing • Manage Business Unit cost, schedule and technical performance • Monitor & assess project issues and develop mechanisms & resolutions • Determine feasibility of material, components, specifications or requirements • Support product development activities, including proposal support and engineering change impacts to supply chain • Strong understanding of baseline centric execution and Change Management • Review status of projects, budgets, forecasts, EVMS; prepare status reports • Develop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with suppliers • Strong ability to manage cross-functional relationships • Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of Supply Chain Professionals • Develop, drive and execute supply chain transformation and improvement projects • Functional and operational experience in Supply Chain Management and Operations domains • Staffing, recruiting, training, talent development, engagement & retention of employees • Negotiation expertise to include drafting and negotiating contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Sole Source Agreements • Establish & manage major contractual milestones throughout the program • Ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on-going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization • Initiate corrective action measures when necessary • Provide timely and accurate Supply Chain status to management and external customers • Up to 25% travel (all over the country to suppliers) • Travel on a regular basis to Fort Wayne IN • Motivated self-starter well versed in overall Supply Chain Process Flow • Apply expertise in managing complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontracts • Communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions • Lead, direct, and review the work of direct report(s) • Ability to work as an effective leader while maintaining a “team” mentality • Provide input on talent and performance management decisions for team • Manage department and program budgets and support explanation of variances in monthly performance • Ability to navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance • Support Small Business initiatives • Ability to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports • Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience • Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience • Active Secret Clearance required • TS/SCI clearance preferred • Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus • Experience managing budgets and sales forecasting • Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Lean Six Sigma experience • Previous Leadership experience Benefits: 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.
This job posting was last updated on 9/23/2025