Head of Procurement (Virtual Position)

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• Job Title:_ Manager, Procurement
• Job Location:_ Camden NJ, Millersville MD, Northampton MA, Herndon VA, or Anaheim CA (On-Site)
• The Manger of Procurement is responsible for all aspects of material procurement and strategic execution of the procurement function for the metal fabrication category, including leading the site in combined metrics, forward looking approaches for procurement and proposals for all programs within the Maritime Sector. This individual will work in a matrixed organization supporting Supply Chain Management, and will report directly into the Director of Maritime Procurement.  The role will provide significant strategic support to the sector to include oversight of all procurement activities in support of the metal fabrication category, and will support strategy, long term planning, compliance, large negotiations, savings, Supply Chain metrics initiatives, and continuous improvement while collaborating with other functional teams. The individual will be responsible for developing a world-class procurement team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity and inclusion. The individual will also maintain responsibility for succession planning and organizational and talent development. Other critical activities include facilitating supplier development and supporting development of the strategy, vision and driving performance of the procurement and expediting functions resulting in superior cost and schedule performance leading to strong internal/external customer satisfaction.

Collaborate with the functional organizations across the site to identify strategic suppliers and subcontractors and work proactively to meet or exceed performance (cost/schedule/technical) needs.

• Manage procurement processes and systems. Ensure processes are aligned with all Government, Corporate, Division, and site policies as well as prime contract requirements.
• Identify and execute initiatives to improve performance based on industry best practices.
• Ensure risk management strategies and processes are deployed on critical procurement efforts.
• Manage procurement metrics to ensure company goals and supplier performance objectives are being met and maintained.

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. 10-12 or more years of experience in purchasing in an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment, SAP and CostPoint preferred

• Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience
• Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment
• Solid knowledge of defense supply chain and purchasing processes (FAR/DFARS).

Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred
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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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