Job Information
L3Harris Supply Chain Specialist in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Job Title – Supply Chain Project Cost Controller
Job Location – Tewkesbury, UK
Job ID – 10585
About this opportunity and L3Harris UK
From 12 UK sites, our team of over 1,400 people deliver unique capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber for military, security and commercial customers, worldwide.
L3Harris in Tewkesbury is part of our ICI division, we work closely with UK Government and Security Agencies primarily in the areas of crypto/cyber security, electronic warfare, counter drone capabilities and situation awareness projects.
In this role you will be joining a team of 4 working on a new project.
A few of our employee benefits
12pm finish every Friday
25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
Private medical insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
Group income protection
Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
What the role will involve
We are looking for a professional Supply Chain Project Cost Controller with experience in managing the supply chain elements within multiple projects. Being responsible for the cost and on time delivery of materials from an ecosystem of providers into development projects. This person would need to be highly flexible and organised, handling multiple requirements in a short space of time.
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
Transact the procurement requirements of multiple projects, establishing critical priorities and expediting related deliveries in a dynamic business environment
Manage and own the works cost model of new/development products
Identify projected quantity/volume/price breaks for new/development products
Carry out competitive tendering/request for quote from multiple sources and negotiate cost proposals to ensure pricing is competitive and aligns with requirements
Effective Risk Management and mitigation sourcing to ensure project delivery remains on track, to budget
Manage resolution of problems related to misunderstanding or misinterpretation of component specifications between supplier and project
Work with Supply Chain/Quality teams on prequalification and down selection of potential new suppliers ensuring compliance and support to technology strategy, roadmaps and research activities.
Produce high level status reports and conduct status updates in project meetings
Actively engage at Project Gate Reviews with detailed presentations on cost, issues or supply chain requirements/needs
Track cost savings
Contribute to strategy for make/buy decisions
What you’ll bring
The role of Supply Chain Project Cost Controller requires the following experience and skills:
Previous experience in a similar role
Hold a CIPS qualification
Ability to handle multiple projects, high volume activity and establish priorities in a dynamic business environment
Project planning, scoping and executing to support delivery of new/development product
Good with Analytics – strong Excel knowledge essential
Specialist experience and knowledge of total works cost price
Experienced in risk identification, management, monitoring, and mitigation techniques
Must be able to assess supplier capability, capacity and carry out due diligence for current and future requirement suitability
Understand Project technical requirements in order to attract the right suppliers
Confident in delivering presentations
An understanding of Continuous Improvement methodology
An innovative thinker looking for ways to ensure an agile, low risk, high quality and value-for-money product by tracking and improving costs/lead times
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join L3Harris.
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.