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L3Harris Technologies · Multiple locations

# Specialist, Category Management

Multiple locations $63,500 - $117,500 Executive & Management 

Listed on L3Harris Technologies’s official careers site. Listed as of November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

### Job Title

Specialist, Category Management Job Code: 44780 Job Location: Rochester, NY; Melbourne, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Job Description: The Category Management function will assist in development and implementation of commodity sourcing strategies through organizational and marketplace assessments. A successful Category Management Associate will work with cross-functional teams, analyze supplier performance, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies, and support capability/capacity assessments.

Additionally, this role will require participation in supplier negotiations, sound business acumen and interpersonal skills, and focus on leveraging the organization’s scale to achieve the best possible quality, technology, cost, and delivery for our customers Essential Functions:
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Support development and execution of the category strategy for the segment
- Support regular communication with supply chain leadership and functional teams on category status, challenges, and opportunities
- Coordinate on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand evolving business objectives, expectations, and specific requirements
- Manage supplier relationships and segmentation based on key enterprise priorities
- Manage, analyze, take appropriate actions and create risk mitigation strategies
- Participate in on-site supplier events to include SBRs and industrial capability and capacity assessments
- Develop market insights through research and data, industry developments, supply/demand dynamics, emerging technologies, leading-edge practices
- Partner with team members on negotiations (for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, inventory reduction programs, security of supply, data analysis) and develop negotiation strategy (approach, fallback positions, acceptable terms and conditions, contracts) through to closure.
- Partner as a subject matter expert (SME) on a continuous basis with internal customers to understand evolving business objectives, expectations and specific requirements
- Coordinate with sectors to deliver flawless new product introduction (NPI) with preferred suppliers that achieve targeted BOM cost and all program objectives and milestones
- Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with sector/segment teams, suppliers, key stakeholders, and category team members Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

### Preferred Additional Skills

Experience in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or data management Experience conducting spend analysis, market research, or supplier assessments Experience working in a matrixed or decentralized environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint Six Sigma Green Belt or other Lean Experience Technical Background Supplier or Customer interactions (internal or external) Excels in a team environment - developing relationships and sharing knowledge Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, or cost analysis
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or procurement platforms #LI-SM1 In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $63,500 - $117,500.

T his is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish.

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Multiple locations
- Pay: $63,500 - $117,500[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/melbourne/specialist-category-management/4832/102294878720)

## Hiring at L3Harris Technologies
- Open jobs: 2,227
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Aug 21, 2026

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