Sr Associate, Category Management; Rochester, NY

Job Title:
Sr Associate, Category Management
Job Code: 32314

Job Location:
Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description: The Supplier Management Specialist will assist in development and implementation of supplier sourcing strategies through supplier assessments and rationalization. A successful Supplier Management Specialist will work with and influence cross functional teams, analyze supplier performance, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies, support industrial capability and capacity assessments. Additionally, this role will participate in supplier Kaizen events to influence change and participate in supplier business reviews and manage supplier relationships ensuring continuity of supply and quality of product.

• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Identify key areas of expertise needed for a specific project and sourcing
• Manage supplier relationships and provide inputs into business reviews
• Manage, analyze, take appropriate actions and create risk mitigation strategies from Supplier performance
• Participate in on-site supplier performance improvements / Kaizen events and industrial capability and capacity assessments
• Support the Business Unit on supply shortages with appropriate escalation
• Partner with team members on negotiations (for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, inventory reduction programs, security of supply, data analysis) and develop negotiation strategy (approach, fallback positions, acceptable terms and conditions, contracts) through to closure.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with sector/segment teams, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members.

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master’s Degree in related field or have completed their Master’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and Power Point
• Experience with Kaizen events, industrial capability and capacity assessments
• Technical Background
• Supplier or Customer interactions (internal or external)
• Excels in a team environment - developing relationships and sharing knowledge

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $54,000 - $100,000. 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. L3

Harris 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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Harris 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.

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Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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