Senior Manager Supply Chain Management - Full-time

Position Overview

L3Harris, the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, is dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent. As the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management for the ForceX business unit, you will lead the strategic execution of supply chain functions – including procurement, compliance, negotiations, and continuous improvement – to ensure superior cost and schedule performance. This role supports the ForceX P&L leader and works closely with program management, operations, engineering, finance, and other support functions. Location: Nashville, TN Schedule: 9/80 Clearance: A Department of War Security Clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with functional organizations to identify strategic suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring performance (cost/schedule/technical) targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage procurement processes and systems in line with Government, Corporate, and contract requirements.
• Identify and execute initiatives for improved performance based on industry best practices.
• Select, motivate, and lead a high-performing supply chain team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives.
• Support strategic new business pursuits as a subject matter expert for purchased and subcontracted systems and services.
• Deploy risk management strategies on critical procurement efforts.
• Manage supply chain metrics to ensure both company goals and supplier performance objectives are achieved.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance: Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain TS/SCI.
• Demonstrated broad management and leadership experience to lead cross-department project teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years; or a minimum of 16 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience in supply chain management—including sourcing, contracts, and subcontract management—in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Proven track record in leading high-performing teams.
• Solid understanding of defense supply chain and purchasing processes, including FAR/DFARS contractual terms and conditions.
• Experience negotiating large complex subcontracts and agreements.
• Ability to manage organizational change and reengineer culture and workload management strategies.
• Experience with Earned Value Management or previous Control Account Manager responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically (up to 30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline; a Master’s degree or MBA is desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.