Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Assist in supply market analysis and the initial identification of suppliers for designated categories and sourcing projects.

• Conduct market research and provide insights on supply and demand trends, supplier capabilities, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.

• Prepare, issue, and oversee RFx events; manage supplier communications and follow-ups to ensure clarity of business and technical requirements.

• Analyze supplier submissions, including pricing, commercial structures, and qualitative feedback, and create bid evaluation materials for category and business leadership.

• Execute reporting, data analysis, and scenario modeling to aid in supplier selection and sourcing recommendations.

• Process and summarize bid and supplier data to identify trends, risks, cost factors, and potential award scenarios.

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of category strategies for designated commodities or spending areas.

• Provide input for sourcing strategies and processes that align with category objectives and enterprise needs.

• Aid in sourcing initiatives such as supplier rationalization, direct negotiations, make-versus-buy analyses, vendor-managed inventory programs, inventory reduction efforts, and rebate opportunities.

• Utilize procurement analytics and sourcing tools to support negotiations and sourcing decisions, including should-cost analysis, price evaluation, scenario planning, benchmarking, and applicable eSourcing tools.

• Evaluate supplier capacity, lead times, capabilities, and competitive positioning to inform sourcing and supplier management choices.

• Assist in negotiations with strategic and preferred suppliers to optimize value across L3Harris and its affiliates.

• Support contract development and administration tasks, including coordination of additions, deletions, extensions, and modifications.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to aid in the creation of Statements of Work and supplier requirements in line with engineering, production, and quality standards.

• Assist in supplier relationship management activities by analyzing supplier performance, responsiveness, capacity, and strategic alignment.

• Maintain sourcing timelines and project milestones for designated initiatives, escalating delays, risks, and unresolved issues to category leadership as necessary.

• Ensure thorough documentation and adherence to relevant sourcing processes, policies, and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations with 6 years of prior experience, OR a Graduate Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations with 4 years of prior experience.

• If no degree, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.

• At least 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, supplier management, contracts, category management, or a related business function.

• Proven experience in supporting or leading RFx development, execution, and supplier communication efforts.

• Experience in analyzing supplier bids, pricing, and commercial proposals to inform sourcing choices.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, production, quality, finance, legal, and/or program stakeholders.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for interpreting data and formulating actionable recommendations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other sourcing, ERP, or data analysis tools.

• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector is preferred, with specific knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.

• Self-motivated and organized – capable of independently prioritizing tasks, fulfilling commitments, and striving for continuous improvement.

• Previous experience in supporting category management and strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple sites or business units.

• Familiarity with supply market analysis, should-cost modeling, price assessment, and sourcing scenario evaluation.

• Experience in supplier negotiations and contract development.

• Knowledge of Statements of Work, supplier terms and conditions, and contract modification processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Education assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Company-paid holidays.