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Strategic Sourcer

Huntsville, Alabama
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Supply Chain Management (Strategic Sourcer) will partner closely with cross‑functional supply chain organizations to identify, structure, and execute strategic supplier agreements. This role aligns internal program requirements with long‑term enterprise business and financial objectives through Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), pricing agreements, and other contracting frameworks. The candidate will support affordability initiatives, consolidate demand signals, and enable efficient and proactive procurement execution.

Essential Functions:

  • Assess internal business needs and objectives for strategic partnerships and alignment on commodity management strategies, including development of new technologies (e.g. IR&D).
  • Utilize strong business experience and acumen to develop a strategic approach with the supplier and structure MOA/Agreements that meet objectives and mitigate risks.
  • Aggregate program demands and forecasts to assist in long-term schedule and price agreements. 
  • Provide forecasts to suppliers on periodic and recurring basis.
  • Solicit suppliers, review proposals, and develop agreement structures that to facilitate proactive creation/award of purchase orders.
  • Review and maintain Agreements and proactively renew to avoid gaps in ability to support future acquisitions.
  • Travel 25% to USG/Customer locations.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant supply chain experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related supply chain experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related supply chain experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience drafting and negotiating contract agreements, including work within government contracting (i.e., FAR Part 15) and compliance‑driven environments.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active or obtainable security clearance would be preferred. 
  • Master’s degree or formal concentration in supply chain, operations management, or business preferred.
  • Experience leading cross‑functional teams without direct authority, using creative, non‑traditional yet compliant problem‑solving to navigate challenges and secure negotiated agreements.
  • Knowledge of cost/price analysis techniques, supplier cost structures and contracting best practices desired.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.  
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong organizational, analytical, and execution skills. 
  • Experience leading supplier negotiations, facilitating cross-functional meetings, and developing executive-level presentation business case analyses
  • Ability to design, develop, and present persuasive materials to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executives.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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