Job Title: Material Estimator, Specialist Job Code: 38422 Job Location: San Diego, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off) Job Description: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Review and analyze Bill of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Obtain, review, and update supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to ensure BOM pricing reflects current and complete cost data</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation to consolidate, analyze, and report cost information</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with Proposal, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to validate pricing, confirm sourcing assumptions, and support cost strategy development</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Maintain data integrity across cost models, proposals, and estimating tools to ensure compliance with internal estimating standards and customer requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Plan and execute procurement activities for materials and services to ensure alignment with program specifications and achievement of price objectives.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage vendor relationships in accordance with company requirements and procurement objectives.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support material cost analysis, variance tracking, and historical pricing trend reviews to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates</li> </ul> Essential Functions: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Download, update, and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing obtained from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate with the proposals team to integrate supplier quotes into formal cost proposals and support fact-finding or customer audit requests</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and maintain standard estimating templates and cost models in Excel to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure traceability of supplier data, quotes, and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness requirements</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Perform cross-functional reviews with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate material assumptions and identify cost risks or savings opportunities</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist in the creation of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and firm proposal estimates for new business pursuits and contract modifications</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze supplier inputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with proposal timelines and sourcing policies</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaboration with Supply Chain on proposal cost reduction strategies</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through purchase order closeout, including maintaining current and accurate delivery dates</li> </ul> Required Qualifications (one of the following): <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in material estimating, procurement, or supply chain analysis.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.</li> </ul> Preferred Additional Skills: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN) and procurement databases</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools (required)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment</li> </ul> In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $79,000 - $147,000. This 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. #LI-CD1

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