Subcontract Management Lead in Bristol

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: 35234

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $100,500 - $150,500 CDN annually

Essential Functions:

• Lead, conduct negotiations and execute contracts with subcontractors, which could include contracts related to technical development and design, as well as material or production, intellectual property rights/software use agreements, proprietary information agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
• Critically analyze the requirements of contracts with subcontractors as well as compliance with these requirements.
• Lead pre-award negotiations (if required) with successful bidders.
• Prepare and issue the required documents to enable the approval and execution of the contract.
• Carry out the implementation of agreements related to major suppliers for equipment management and R&O activities.
• Be responsible for the management of large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, involving cross-functional teams.
• Implement sourcing strategies, assess supplier risk (including financial) and develop 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, conduct suppliers' conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Accountable for monitoring and managing supplier performance against contractual, quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Communicate within and outside the organization, including briefings for senior management, clients and key suppliers.
• Participate and support the Programs team for the creation and presentation of SMRs to clients on a semi-annual basis.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with various functions, suppliers and customers.
• Represent L3Harris with its social partners and institutions.
• Support the subcontract management team and business objectives/needs.
• Provide advice, coaching and training to other employees of the Subcontract Management Department.
• Encourage the search for best practice.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures throughout the contract management cycle.
• Support the development and update of templates such as requests for information, requests for proposals, subcontracts in accordance with L3Harris/MAS policies and procedures and applicable customer contracts.
• 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.
• Make tactical or strategic recommendations that have a direct impact on the achievement of results.
• Work in collaboration with other functions such as Program Manager, Business Development, Supply Chain Leadership and Operations.
• Strong negotiation 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Engineering, or Project Management.
• 10 years of experience in subcontract, procurement, supply chain management, or equivalent (legal, engineering, project management, contract management prior relevant experience).
• Required prior experience in subcontract administration and management.
• Proven experience as a subject matter expert (SME) in subcontract T&Cs and project management.
• Lead complex T&Cs negotiation with OEMs and large subcontractors.
• Experience in leadership and influence without direct reports.
• Ability to act as a delegate or replacement for the manager.
• Experience with trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, etc.).
• Knowledge of industrial and technological benefits policy and value proposition.
• Experience with the Government of Canada's Controlled Goods and Contract Security Programs.
• Experience with international and commercial contracts of subcontractors.
• Experience with FAR and DFAR, including the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) will be considered an asset.
• The knowledge of the French language, other than the English language is necessary due to contractual requirements.

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.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

This job is for an existing vacancy.