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Sourcing/Procurement Project Manager opportunity:

• Mon-Fri, 1st shift

• 1-year contract, with potential for extension based on business needs

Description:

Objective of position:

The Sourcing Project Manager position is responsible for supporting and/or leading projects related to Productivity, Supply Chain Development, and Enterprise Initiatives, with varying levels of complexity. Activities could include, but are not limited to, supplier transfers, exits, part transfers, localization projects, sourcing reviews, RFQ / RFP, supply risk management, and other types of productivity projects. Significant engagement with both suppliers and other groups outside Sourcing may be required. A Sourcing Project Manager must work well independently, with teams, and may lead or support complex cross-functional processes or supplier performance improvement projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead project teams in support of complex, and often critical, cross functional sourcing and supply chain strategies and related business initiatives.

• Achieve operational objectives by developing timely integrated project plans and schedules while creating and driving action plans in accordance with business objectives and target completion dates.

• Manage assigned projects to ensure optimum supply chain performance, both domestically and globally, including their associated alignments with company-wide commodity and manufacturing strategies and preferred sourcing models.

• Lead Supply Chain projects in support of the transfer of products between RA manufacturing facilities, ensuring continued supply chain integrity.

• Lead large and/or complex projects that support Strategic Sourcing reviews, supplier localization, supplier exit and transitions between suppliers.

• Achieve all project goals and objectives on time and able to anticipate issues or challenges and successfully implement solutions to realize project goals. Consistently moving problems towards resolution when encountering obstacles, uncertain conditions, or situations where lack of data or conflicting data means there is no clear choice.

• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships at all levels of the Company and supplier organizations.

• Identify and mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain for assigned projects and activities.

• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction, and work to identify incremental productivity in projects, to achieve the maximum benefit for the company

• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering in support of technology and/or manufacturing strategies.

• Independently make decisions and drive execution of correct supply chain solutions in the face of opposition.

• Recommend, and potentially support or lead the development of, Project Management and other supply chain related improvements through the elimination of variation and waste, focusing on continuous process improvement while serving as a coach and mentor to others.

• Develop, Interface and maintain effective working relationships with; Development Engineering, Industrialization Engineering, Component Engineering, Business Unit Management, Supply Management, Operations Management, Industrialization Planning, Supplier Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Finance.

• Effective presentations and communications (written and verbal) to various levels of the Supply Chain organization.

Skills:

Procurement, Project management, Purchasing, Supply chain, Strategic sourcing, Power BI, SAP, Outlook, Negotiation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or equivalent experience. Advanced formal education is REQUIRED.

• Minimum 5 years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, project management or operations management experience.

• CPIM, CPSM, or PMP similar certification a plus.

• Lean/Six Sigma certification desirable

• Comprehensive understanding of primary sourcing, procurement, MRP, inventory, logistics and production principles and understands the basic data flow process in SAP.

• Demonstrated analytical skills and an understanding of purchased product and cost drivers, such as raw materials or global market influences.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time.

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.