Senior Associate, Category Management

L3Harris Technologies

. Support supplier development and capacity-expansion activities by gathering information, coordinating stakeholder input, and tracking assigned actions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier development, capacity planning, and stakeholder collaboration within supply chain management. Proficient in analyzing supplier data, preparing business-case analyses, and supporting sourcing activities in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ExperienceSupplier DevelopmentLean Six SigmaMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyActive U.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Supplier Capability AssessmentsCost/Price AnalysisManufacturing Process ImprovementProposal ReviewsContracting PracticesBusiness-Case AnalysesProject TrackingData AnalysisForecastingNegotiation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStakeholder CoordinationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMRP SystemsERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeActive U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceRegulated EnvironmentsCompositesChemicalsEnergeticsSupplier AgreementsLean Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support supplier development and capacity-expansion activities by gathering information, coordinating stakeholder input, and tracking assigned actions
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and program teams to route and resolve supplier-related technical inquiries
Identify sourcing risks and implement approved mitigation plans
Support production ramp-up activities across multiple programs and geographic locations
Gather supplier capability information and coordinate Engineering and Quality reviews for new product introduction and alternative-source qualification
Collect internal business requirements and support alignment with commodity strategies and technology-development needs
Assist with supplier communications, proposal reviews, and agreement documentation
Consolidate program demand and forecasts for supplier capacity planning and schedule and pricing discussions
Provide approved forecasts to suppliers on a recurring basis
Support sourcing and purchase-order activities by maintaining documentation and coordinating required inputs
Track supplier agreement status, expiration dates, and renewal actions
Maintain project trackers, analyze supplier data, and prepare status updates and presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of prior relevant supply chain experience; or graduate degree and zero to two years of prior related supply chain experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of six years of prior related supply chain experience
Experience with composites, chemicals, energetics, or related manufacturing processes preferred
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing process improvement, quality inspection, or supplier capability assessments preferred
Experience supporting supplier proposals, negotiations, or agreements, including LTAs, MOAs, and BPAs preferred
Familiarity with FAR Part 15, cost/price analysis, and contracting practices in regulated environments preferred
Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred
Experience preparing business-case analyses, project updates, and presentations preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems preferred
Master’s degree or formal concentration in supply chain, operations management, or business preferred
Active U.S. security clearance preferred
Willingness to travel up to 30%, primarily domestically, with potential international travel to supplier and customer locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays