Senior Specialist, Category Management

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and execution for the Maritime Category Management team
• Analyze spend and develop actionable management strategies across multiple regions and divisions
• Research and benchmark commodity market conditions, trends, and supply chain capacity
• Guide the selection, development, and management of strategic suppliers to meet cost and performance goals
• Lead negotiations and complete contracts with strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits
• Implement a disciplined process for managing the supply base, including periodic business reviews and performance monitoring
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and overall material cost control
• Maintain documentation control in compliance with FAR regulations and company policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in strategic sourcing or commodity management
• Experience in an MRP/ERP driven manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing contractual terms and conditions
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Graduate degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• CPM or similar professional certifications
• Strong understanding of procurement, manufacturing operations, and material logistics
• Global sourcing experience

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave and paid time off

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.