L3Harris Technologies

Specialist Category Management

L3Harris Technologies  •  $73k - $135k/yr  •  Palm Bay, FL / Camden, NJ / Anaheim, CA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist, Category Management, to join our Maritime Category Management team. The Category Manager – Supplier Performance & Rationalization is responsible for managing a defined set of suppliers within assigned categories, with a strong focus on improving underperforming suppliers and executing rationalization strategies. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Quality, Operations, Procurement) to enhance supplier performance, reduce risk, optimize cost, and rationalize the supplier base where appropriate.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the development and execution of category strategies that explicitly address supplier performance improvement and supplier base rationalization.
  • Continuously monitor supplier performance using defined KPIs (e.g., OTIF, quality defects, lead times, responsiveness, cost competitiveness).
  • Lead or support performance review meetings with poor-performing suppliers to discuss results, root causes, and corrective actions.
  • Escalate chronic performance issues to senior management with data-driven recommendations for remediation or exit.
  • Prepare business cases for rationalization decisions, including impact on cost, quality, continuity of supply, and internal resources.
  • Support or lead negotiations with suppliers to improve commercial terms, service levels, and performance commitments.
  • Partner with Quality, Operations & Procurement to capture supplier performance issues and align improvement priorities.
  • Utilize procurement and ERP systems, scorecards, and dashboards to track supplier KPIs and rationalization progress.
  • Provide regular reports and recommendations to management on supplier performance trends, improvement plans, and rationalization outcomes.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and exit processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated management expertise in multiple commodities
  • Understanding of Contractual Terms and Conditions and how to mitigate risk
  • Project management experience
  • Must have experience with MS Excel and PowerPoint for purposes of data analysis and creation of presentations
  • Procurement experience in an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment
  • Proven negotiation experience
  • Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,000-135,000. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
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