Sr Associate, Subcontracts (Sr. Associate, Procurement Program Analyst)

Company: L3Harris
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Internal Job Title: Sr. Associate, Subcontracts External Job title: Sr. Associate, Procurement Program Analyst Location: Philadelphia (this role is hybrid) SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Sr. Manager, SCM or delegate, the Subcontract Administrator II is responsible to negotiate, place and administer major subcontracts and procurements. In this role you will work with Program Management, Engineering and Quality to develop procurement specifications and statements of work as well as prepare RFPs and lead source selection teams when evaluating potential and competed suppliers. You will also: + Negotiate major subcontracts with selected suppliers, evaluate proposals and cost data, and take a leadership role in Subcontract Integrated Product Team (IPT) environments. + Provide adequate cost and pricing analysis support for each subcontract. Ensure compliance with all Government, customer and corporate requirements, including, but not limited to, FAR, DFARS and appropriate certifications. + Coordinate completion and close out of all subcontracts ensuring full compliance with all requirements. + Ensure subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Corporate policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS/DPAS), and ITAR and import/export requirements. Responsible for the implementation of contractual changes and modification flowed down from the Contracts Department. + Maintain productive relations with all suppliers, even under challenging conditions. Make periodic visits and/or perform surveillance and/or drive improvement plans at suppliers to validate Subcontract Compliance and Performance to Plan through active review of leading performance indicators, and timely report of status to Program Management and Engineering. Seek out and recommend appropriate Corrective/ Mitigating Action(s) when necessary, and new sources of supply when necessary. + Effectively maintain subcontractor scorecards through actively leading in an IPT environment + When called upon, support activities pertaining to project specific financial status to the IPT with regard to Supplier/ Project focused Earned Value Management metrics and required monthly KPIs. + Support of Value Analysis efforts. Seek out, propose and execute cost improvement wherever possible. Keep Subcontracts Manager informed of major procurement cost and schedule issues. + Conduct all actions in a professional and ethical manner. Perform all duties within parameters of the Department Procedures. + Perform other related duties as assigned. + As a member of the IPT, maintain effective communication with all Departments regarding cost of materials, delivery status and progress, cost reduction proposals, technical problems and solutions, and all other issues affecting the continuity of material and/or services supply. + Determine if supplier has manpower and machine capacity available to support delivery schedule of product and solicit supplier suggestions in process or tooling improvements to assure on time delivery of quality product. + Assist Material estimating/ Pricing with proposal support, including supplier pricing, analysis, and required FAR documentation, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Oversee and participate in mid to high value subcontract negotiation. + Determine the appropriate selection and issuance of fixed price, time and materials, labor hours and cost-type subcontract agreements and/or purchase orders. + Collaborate with the program the coordination of process validation, first article inspections as well as prototype and production schedule. + Work in collaboration with the IPT team the coordination of early supplier involvement in highly technical and/or complex new products, systems, services, parts and designs to optimize quality and meet schedule. + As a member of the IPT, maintain effective communication with all Departments regarding schedule risk, delivery status and progress, and any project specific information pertinent to the success of material supply. + Contribute key data records to support Contractor Purchasing Systems Reviews (CPSR) and other Government, Customer and/or corporate audits. + Oversee the management of subcontractors to meet all subcontract requirements including but not limited to management of Subcontract Data Related Lines items (SDRLs), financial obligations and mitigating cost overruns, schedule, technical and quality requirements. + Measure the effectiveness and performance of subcontractors across the business based on active review and assessment of technical, schedule, quality, proposal and management performance. + Responsible for the reporting of subcontractor's performance utilizing the monthly Supplier Rating System. + Develop solutions in resolving supplier contractual issues that requires a high level of creativity. + Perform risk assessment, identify potential risks and impacts, and develop mitigation plans. + Participate in source selection process and the development of cost proposal during new business pursuit working collaboratively with Program Management, Contracts and team leaders. + Contribute in process improvement of the department. + Works with the SBLO to develop and maintain Small/Disadvantaged business sources when applicable. + Coordinates with other L3Harris companies for inter and intra company procurement to meet contractual requirements. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Law, Operations or Engineering from four-year college or university and/or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education may counted toward required years of related experience. Knowledge: + General knowledge of FAR/DFARS Government Procurement regulations + General knowledge of CPSR Government audit requirements + Demonstrated ability work in cross functional settings with Engineering, Planning, Programs, and Quality. Preferred Skills: + Strong leadership and negotiation skills required + Possess a clear and substantial understanding of Supply Chain Management, i.e., the most advantageous utilization of qualified suppliers in support of the Division's goals and objectives + Possess strong PC skills in order to generate correspondence, charts, reports and data as required + Experience in purchasing, inventory, planning and MRP systems + Position will require up to 30% domestic travel + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills + Works well with management, peers and other departments #LI-HybridL3Harris 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.

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