Project Manager – Strategic Sourcing, Contract Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Accountable for spearheading sourcing-driven initiatives in collaboration with contract manufacturers within an industrial manufacturing setting.

• Manage the implementation of supplier-focused projects, encompassing supplier onboarding, manufacturing transfers, cost reduction strategies, capacity expansion, and supply continuity efforts.

• Serve as a strategic ally to Sourcing, ensuring that contract manufacturers operate in accordance with commercial strategies, operational needs, and long-term supply goals.

• Execute supplier-related projects aimed at enhancing cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk management throughout the contract manufacturing network.

• Facilitate collaboration among Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal teams.

• Monitor and oversee project financials, including quoted versus actual costs, tooling investments, cost savings, and year-over-year productivity objectives.

• Recognize and address risks associated with supplier capacity, lead times, quality, and geographical exposure.

• Provide consistent project status updates and KPI reports to Strategic Sourcing and Operations leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in project management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or industrial manufacturing.

• Proven experience in managing contract manufacturers or external production suppliers.

• Established ability to lead intricate, cross-functional initiatives with external partners.

• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities concerning costs, contracts, and supplier performance.

• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

• Background in industrial, heavy equipment, automotive, or discrete manufacturing sectors.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, and casting.

• Experience in supporting global or multi-site supplier networks.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Tuition reimbursement.