Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. 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 – Category Manager Application closing date is 11th November Our L3Harris site in Bologna has provided over 190 years of innovation and technology within the maritime space being a leading provider of marine handling and lighting solutions to both governments and commercial customers in Italy, Europe and beyond. A few of our employee benefits are: Annual leave Pension contributions Additional parental leave Canteen or buoni pasto Lead collaborative multi‐region/division/local, cross‐functional teams to analyse spend, develop actionable spend management strategies, implement spend management strategies and proactively manage the supply base within a given commodity Research and benchmark current commodity market conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges Guide the selection, development, and management of Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity cost and performance goals Develop and implement spend management strategies including supplier assessments and rationalisation, negotiation for best total cost of ownership, make vs. buy analyses, vendor managed inventories, inventory reduction programs, cycle time improvements, security of supply, supplier diversity, continuous improvement, commodity roadmaps, and procurement/stakeholder collaboration Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers,



key stakeholders, and category team members. Implement a rigorous and disciplined process for managing the supply base including leading periodic business reviews, monitoring and managing supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, technology, service, and leadership), managing supplier relationships, performing root cause analysis and resolution, developing and monitoring supplier improvement plans Propose and implement Division, Corporate & Sector initiatives to meet desired business goals/objectives. Maintain documentation control in compliance with local, international requirements / regulations and company procedures and policies The role requires the following experience and

skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 4 years in a strategic sourcing/commodity management role Demonstrated management expertise in multiple indirect commodities Project management experience Must have experience with MS Excel and PowerPoint for purposes of data analysis and creation of presentations Procurement experience in an MRP (ERP) driven manufacturing environment Proven negotiation experience Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation,



product configuration Ability to work effectively in a digital/remote environment The salary range reflects the potential span of pay the Company may offer for this role, with the actual amount offered to each candidate being determined based on factors such as: seniority in a similar role, technical skills and competencies, and other relevant qualifications. (ii) An annual Production Bonus (PDR), as provided for under the company collective bargaining agreement. Employees may elect to convert the PDR into welfare benefits through the Company's welfare platform. (iii) Canteen/ticket restaurant for each day worked at the Company's premises. (iv) Access to the Company gym. Please also note that the applicable collective bargaining agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico. La sede L3Harris di Bologna vanta oltre 190 anni di storia all'insegna dell'innovazione e della tecnologia nel settore marittimo; è un fornitore leader di soluzioni per la movimentazione e l'illuminazione in ambito navale, al servizio di enti governativi e clienti commerciali in Italia, in Europa e nel resto del mondo. Tra i benefit offerti ai dipendenti figurano: Servizio mensa o buoni pasto Palestra aziendale Guidare team interfunzionali e collaborativi – a livello locale, regionale o di divisione – nell'analisi della spesa, nello sviluppo e nell'implementazione di strategie di gestione della spesa, nonché nella gestione proattiva della base di fornitura per una specifica categoria merceologica (commodity). Analizzare e monitorare le condizioni e i trend di mercato, le tecnologie emergenti, le capacità e le potenzialità della catena di fornitura, le caratteristiche dei prodotti, le esigenze dei clienti e le dinamiche di domanda e offerta. Supervisionare la selezione, lo sviluppo e la gestione dei fornitori strateg

📌 Online Category Manager (Bologna)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Bologna