Job Information
L3Harris Manager, Procurement in Canoga Park, California
Overview
We have an immediate need for a Procurement Manager to lead a buying team in Huntsville, AL. Among other duties, the selected candidate will p rovide oversight and direction to buying staff in the pursuit of P.O. Placement, hardware receipt, non-conformance resolution, payment methodology and mentoring and teaching in the areas of source selection, hardware processing, price/cost analysis, negotiation techniques and adequate case file documentation.
Essential functions
50% - Provide oversight and direction to buying staff in the pursuit of P.O. Placement, hardware receipt, non-conformance resolution, payment methodology and mentoring and teaching in the areas of source selection, hardware processing, price/cost analysis, negotiation techniques and adequate case file documentation
15% - Assist and provide direction to internal customers outside the organization on the appropriate avenues to take relative to problem resolution tied to procurement issues, methodology for ordering techniques, sourcing strategies, approaches to dealing with suppliers to obtain what you need when you need it, etc.
10% - Lead/participate in e3 / Lean functional initiatives
10% - Perform administrative managerial duties – staff meetings, performance reviews, performance tracking, mentoring/coaching, budget establishment and management
10% - Hardware status activities
5% - Lead supplier risk mitigation efforts
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
9+ years of progressive procurement experience
Strong skills with Excel
Ability to manage a team with multiple assignments and priorities
Ability to use MS Office products to include Outlook, Word and Powerpoint
Desired Qualifications
Experience leading a team through complex organizational, system and process related initiatives
Customer savvy, with the ability to address and drive proactive action when required
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external professionals at all levels
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.