Supplier Development Manager

L3Harris Technologies Inc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions company located in Bristol is seeking a Supplier Chain Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams and develop resilient supply chain strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in supply chain management and program management. Key responsibilities include managing costs, schedules, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK and have proven leadership capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Commitment to professional growth

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in supply chain and program management across the lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for supplier and customer on-time delivery.
• Manage material and subcontract budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Program Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Job Title – Supplier Chain Program Manager

Job Location – Bristol

Job ID – 30113

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Bristol is our headquarters for our Maritime UK businesses which provides warship automation systems through control and simulation solutions that are in service on Albion Class Landing Platform Docks and Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers. More systems are being developed and delivered for Type 26 and Type 31 frigates. We have additional Maritime UK sites across Burgess Hill, Barrow-In-Furness and Portchester. Together, we are powering the Royal Navy’s adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports, harbours and offshore energy service providers.

What the role will involve

The Supply Chain Program Manager for the Maritime UK business will apply their expertise in supply chain, program, or product management to lead cross-functional teams in developing resilient supply chain strategies and executing key programs across MID products. In partnership with functional leaders, the SCPM will implement tailored, scalable practices to ensure successful execution from early engineering design through the full product and project lifecycle. A strong focus will be placed on risk and opportunity management to ensure high-quality delivery.

The SCPM will be accountable for program cost, schedule, and compliance with internal policies and globally applicable regulations related to materials and subcontracts.

In this high-impact role, the SCPM will collaborate across departments and serve as a key interface between Supply Chain and Program/Product Offices, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations. This individual will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert in supply chain and programmatic practices.

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Develop and implement strategies to improve supplier and customer on-time delivery
• Ensure timely completion of all material and subcontract milestones
• Manage material and subcontract budgets; drive actions to improve financial performance
• Act as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and other functions for key products/programs
• Analyze key performance indicators and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Develop supply chain estimates using risk and opportunity frameworks for best-case, most-likely, and worst-case scenarios
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., Controlled Goods Program, PSPC procurement guidelines)
• Support Program Finance in quarterly financial reporting against the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), short-term forecasts, and Estimates to Complete (ETC)
• Align ITB/Offset activities with the Industrial Participation group
• Ensure customer requirements are communicated and documented throughout the supply base
• Manage supplier performance and relationships
• Lead supplier recovery strategies and communicate critical issues with solution-focused actions

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom (UK citizenship or permanent residency)
• Experience in supply chain and program management across the product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing internal leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience with new business proposals and competitive/sole-source pursuits
• Proven leadership and management capabilities
• Subcontractor management from development through production
• Ability to break down complex issues into actionable strategies
• Familiarity with UK procurement and export control regulations (e.g., Controlled Goods Program, PSPC, ITAR equivalency)

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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.