Category Manager

Overview

In this role, you drive category strategy and execution for a global systems portfolio within L3Harris. You’ll lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize spend, manage supplier performance, and extract value through strategic sourcing. The position sits in the Global Systems Category Management team, aligning procurement efforts with business objectives and cost-reduction goals. You will shape supplier base strategies and negotiate on high-impact contracts, contributing to UK and international missions. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful impact on cost, risk, and delivery performance.

Pay / Benefits

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Group income protection

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-region teams to analyze spend and implement spend-management strategies
• Benchmark commodity market conditions and develop supplier knowledge to address supply/demand challenges
• Develop and manage Strategic Suppliers to meet cost and performance goals
• Negotiate contracts to maximize value across L3Harris and affiliates
• Oversee supplier performance, root-cause analysis, and improvement plans
• Establish supplier base strategies and maintain strong supplier-customer networks
• Lead periodic business reviews and monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service)
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities and total cost of ownership improvements
• Ensure documentation control in line with regulatory and company requirements
• Travel less than 20%

Key requirements

• Bachelor (as specified) with 8+ years of relevant experience
• 4+ years in strategic sourcing/commodity management
• Experience managing indirect commodities
• Contract terms and risk mitigation knowledge
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations
• Procurement in an ERP/MRP manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of engineering documentation and product configuration
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment

• strong collaboration
• relationship building
• problem-solving
• MS Excel
• PowerPoint
• ERP/MRP knowledge

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