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Senior Specialist, Subcontract Management

Mirabel, Canada

Job ID 17844
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

About your next challenge as Senior Specialist, Subcontracts you will:

  • Be responsible for the procurement of subcontractors including the management of cost, schedule and performance parameters;
  • Implement sourcing strategies, assesses supplier risk (including financial) and develops mitigation plans;
  • Develop & obtain subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services;
  • Prepare request for proposal, conducts suppliers' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts;
  • Negotiate and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts;

What you will do:

  • Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution (cost, schedule, technical, quality) and full integration of the subcontract work scope within the program, e.g. proposals, negotiations, contract execution, etc.;
  • Work in collaboration with other functions such as Program Manager, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership and Operations;
  • Strong negotiations skills and knowledge of company legal terms and conditions;
  • Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent requirements to protect company’s IP and patents;
  • Work closely with Trade Compliance and provide guidance and support to the Program(s)related to correct document markings (i.e. Export Controlled, Proprietary Information, ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods etc.);
  • Able to work directly with Technical Team(s) to identify processes, requirements, Statement of Works improvements and propose changes, to include Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies with possible cost savings/avoidance;
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Required Skills and Experiences:

  • Previous Subcontract experience;
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or relevant/equivalent work experience.
  • Bilingualism French-English, especially spoken.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Previous experience within the aerospace industry;
  • Subcontracts experience with military, international, domestic and US Government;
  • Microsoft Office (proficient);
  • Proficient in providing risk mitigation plans to programs related to source selection;
  • Able to provide robust supplier evaluation and advise programs on source selection, split orders opportunities, long term agreements, teaming agreements, and other;
  • Able to work and communicate effectively across functions;
  • Able to work in a high-pressure environment, able to meet deadlines and expectations, able to multi-task;
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (SCMP).

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
  • Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

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