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: Director, Supply Chain (VAMPIRE)
Job Code: 41840
Job Location: Onsite: Nashville, TN
Job Schedule: 9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Supply Chain to lead the Supply Chain organization for the Force-X business within Targeting & Sensor Systems (TSS). This is a high-impact leadership opportunity supporting a rapidly growing business with operations primarily located in Nashville, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama - two vibrant and expanding markets with strong talent pipelines, thriving defense and technology communities, and significant business momentum.
This role is ideal for a proven leader who thrives in a growth environment and is energized by the opportunity to help shape an evolving organization. The Director will play a critical role in scaling supply chain capabilities to support increasing business demand, new program growth, and operational excellence. With approximately $100M-$200M in annual spend managed by the supply chain team, this position has broad responsibility across procurement and subcontracts, along with accountability for organizational development, staffing, supplier performance, and cross-functional business partnership.
The Director will lead a rapidly growing organization, directly supervising team members and overseeing an overall organizational headcount of approximately 7-10 employees, while driving active recruiting, onboarding, and talent development. This leader will be responsible for building and staffing the Supply Chain organization in alignment with program requirements, departmental budgets, and long-range growth plans.
A key measure of success in this role will be the ability to develop a high-performing organization while engaging early with engineering and program teams to influence product and program design decisions - including VAMPIRE and related programs - to achieve strong supply chain outcomes. The successful candidate will also be expected to deliver year-over-year productivity improvements in supplier quality, cost, and lead time.
This position reports directly to the Division GM of Force-X, a member of the Sector Leadership Team, and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Supply Chain/Operations function.
Essential Functions
Lead the Supply Chain organization for the Force-X business within TSS, with responsibility for both procurement and subcontracts.
Build, lead, and develop a growing team of supply chain professionals, including managers and/or individual contributors.
Develop and execute workforce plans to ensure the organization is appropriately staffed to meet business objectives, program demands, and growth targets.
Drive active recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and organizational capability building.
Partner closely with engineering, program management, operations, and business leadership to ensure early supply chain engagement in product and program development efforts.
Influence design and program decisions to optimize supply chain performance, affordability, producibility, and schedule outcomes.
Own tactical and operational supply chain plans, objectives, and performance metrics aligned to business goals.
Manage approximately $100M-$200M in spend, ensuring effective supplier strategy, procurement execution, subcontract management, and risk mitigation.
Drive year-over-year improvements in supplier quality, cost, and lead time.
Establish and enhance processes, systems, and solutions that improve supply chain execution and scalability.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, strategic suppliers, and key business partners.
Communicate on matters of strategic importance with internal and external parties, including senior leaders, customers, and suppliers.
Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory obligations, including import/export considerations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain secret clearance
5 years experience FAR/DFAR contracting
Preferred Additional Skills
Experience supporting a new product or program launch
Experience with ERP/MRP implementation, including Costpoint
Ability to obtain, or currently possess, a security clearance
Significant experience in supply chain, procurement, subcontracts, or related leadership roles
Experience with both FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 12 contracting
Knowledge of import/export requirements
Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving organizational growth and performance
Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) or Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) or Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRightsSp\10\20.pdf) .
