Commodity Management Manager-Electronic Components Specialist

Commodity Management Manager-Electronic Components Specialist Job Code: CHQ07081008   Job Description: Lead collaborative multi-region/plant/division, cross-functional commodity teams to analyze spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base within the electronic components commodity with a spend of approximately 300 million dollars. Understand and monitor current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/ capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges. Guide the selection, development, and management of Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals, with emphasis placed on ability to identify cost targets for relevant technology and product roadmaps Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalization, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, EDI, and procurement/engineering collaboration. Develop, implement and manage proposal activities Lead negotiation and completion of contracts with global strategic and preferred suppliers to maximize benefits across Harris and its affiliates Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members. Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans, and collaborating with engineering to align technology roadmaps Work with New Product Introduction process to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs Implement Corporate & Divisional initiatives to meet desired business goals/objectives Establish, implement, report and socialize on specific, actionable, measurable, achievable, time specific goals and objectives and related performance Travel approximately 30-40%  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management, or Technical Field- Master’s degree, CPM or CPIM preferred A minimum of 7-10 years of commodity management experience. Must be an electronic components specialist. Must have experience working closely with engineering on recommending sources of supply. Must have experience managing several hundred million dollars in spend. Demonstrated management expertise in assigned commodity Supply Chain, Operations and/or Engineering Background Global experience preferred  Experience: Strong understanding of Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Engineering and Sub-contracts Demonstrated category expertise Demonstrated negotiation skills Ability to understand and implement lean manufacturing, pull systems, and inventory reduction methods Understanding of general finance and make/buy analysis Understanding of Contractual Terms and Conditions and how to mitigate risk Understanding of the legalities of ethical purchasing behaviors and the ability to work with Legal on assuring those aspects Ability to interact/collaborate with upper management and within a team environment Excellent analytic, problem solving, team building, project management, strategic planning, and change management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (including Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.) for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. Harris is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. COMPANY Harris CorporationJOB TITLE Commodity Management Manager-Electronic Components SpecialistCITY/STATE Melbourne, FL 32901POSITION TYPE Full Time, EmployeeCATEGORY Logistics/TransportationREFERENCE CODE 138763