Level 3 Communications, Inc

Manager Procurement

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $100K — $186K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 7+ years; 13+ years without a degree.
  • 10-12+ years in purchasing in an MRP-driven environment, with SAP and CostPoint familiarity.
  • Proven experience in negotiation and contract management.
  • Knowledgeable in engineering documentation and product configuration.
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, effective in digital/remote settings.
  • Solid understanding of defense supply chain processes (FAR/DFARS).

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and engage strategic suppliers.
  • Manage procurement processes aligned with corporate and contract requirements.
  • Implement performance improvement initiatives based on industry best practices.
  • Select and lead a high-performing procurement team.
  • Support new business pursuit as a subject matter expert on procurement.
  • Deploy risk management strategies for critical procurement efforts.
  • Track procurement metrics to meet company goals and supplier objectives.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance and parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Procurement

Job Location: Camden NJ, Millersville MD, Northampton MA, Herndon VA, or Anaheim CA (On-Site)

Job Schedule : 9/80

Job Description:

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.

Essential Functions:
  • 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.
  • Select, motivate, and lead a strong team.
  • Support strategic new business pursuit activities as a critical subject matter expert for purchased and subcontracted systems and services.
  • 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.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 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
  • Proven negotiation experience
  • Contract experience, including knowledge of terms and conditions, and other agreement related experience
  • Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation, product configuration
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment
  • Solid knowledge of defense supply chain and purchasing processes (FAR/DFARS).

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience in government / FAR buying environment is strongly preferred
  • Experience with metal fabrication commodities
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $100,500-186,500. 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.

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