Strategic Subcontracts Manager

Job Title : Strategic Subcontracts Manager

Job ID : 19041

Job Location : St. Petersburg, FL (Preferred) or Grand Rapids, MI

Job Schedule : 9 / 80

Job Description :

The Strategic Subcontracts Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Subcontract process. This Subcontracts Manager will play a leading role in issuing solicitations, negotiation of supplier agreements, and Subcontract management for complex commercial supplier agreements in support of the growing and exciting Commercial Avionics sector.

Essential Functions :

Drafting, negotiating, managing complex private sector strategic supplier subcontracts.

Motivated self-starter well versed in the Subcontract Process Flow, Management, and Term and Condition negotiations.

Develops all solicitations and terms and conditions of new subcontracts for compliance with program requirements.

Must recognize and take exception to any undesirable terms and conditions, which do not protect L-3AS or develop alternatives to those proposed or requested by the supplier.

Able to utilize competitive and strategic information to develop detailed negotiation strategies and program implementation plans.

Participates in the strategic development of complex proposals by providing key supplier technical and commercial information.

Supports Program Management by administrating supplier proposals / quotations in response to a formal L-3AS request to fill a program requirement.

Apply expertise in managing complex subcontracts.

Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions

Ability to work well independently while maintaining a “team” mentality in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.

Responsible for ensuring that all subcontract requirements are accomplished. For major programs, support program review meetings by providing information or discussing strategic supplier issues and opportunities.

Manages relationships with key and strategic suppliers. Develops and implements a plan for on-site visits, program reviews, and meetings with these suppliers.

Address subcontract changes, both Avionics Systems derived or requested by its customer, to determine the impact to both cost and schedule.

Works with supplier on equitable adjustments when AS or its customer requests the change in scope. Provides results of the equitable adjustment to Business Development for AS equitable adjustment proposal to the customer.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or 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.

Significant experience negotiating and managing Supplier Agreements in support of Commercial Customers (under preferred additional skills)

Well versed in the Subcontract Process Flow, Management, and Term and Condition negotiations

Ability to travel and work extended hours (under preferred additional skills)

Preferred Additional Skills :

Self-starter with a knack for working independently on complex tasks

Significant experience negotiating and managing Supplier Agreements in support of Commercial Customers

Ability to work cross-functionally in a complex and fast paced organization

Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability

Strong interpersonal and planning skills to lead change through influencing abilities

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Strong project management skills

Ability to travel and work extended hours

L3Harris 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.