Job Description

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive project deliverables with the Global Category team, Suppliers Product Management and Engineering to define and achieve project deliverables

• Align the roadmap and ensure we have the correct portfolio of suppliers with capabilities to meet all business objectives

• Identification of project risk and development of mitigating strategies • Support delivery of Global Procurement KPIs

• Interface with cross functional teams to assess current and future sourcing needs in terms of technology, cost, and mfg. location / lead-time

• Deliver periodic executive business reviews of projects focusing on overall strategy, supplier capabilities, performance, and technical roadmaps

• Maintain working knowledge of market trends, key drivers of supply conditions, and cost structure along with any technology shifts ongoing

• Travel to supplier manufacturing locations as required to delivery project requirements. Role Purpose: Lead strategic projects as part of the procurement organization. Partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

• 7 +years' experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• 7+ years’ experience with owning end-to-end projects/programs through delivery and execution

•Travel up to 40% domestic and international

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Experience working with diverse team

• Familiarity with strategic sourcing concepts and tools

• Successful negotiation experience with international suppliers

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

• Proven project leadership experience through completing multiple projects cradle-to-grave • Experience running projects across matrix organization with strong collaboration and influence skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related field(supply chain, mechanical or industrial engineering, procurement preferred)