Job Description

About This Role

Looking for an experienced Procurement Project Leader who will support the North America Sourcing team. This role will drive cross-functional project execution; maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

• Lead and manage projects that directly support the Sourcing Team, from initiation to completion; ensuring all project goals and objectives are met.

• Develop detailed project plans, including cost benefits, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

• Lead regular project meetings with cross-functional teams, ensuring full participation and engagement from all team members.

• Present weekly project updates; to include the status of key milestones, cost savings, and general project health to key stakeholders, with confidence and clarity.

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on project status, risks, and outcomes.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring effective and on time project completion.

• Effectively escalate any project risks and issues that the core team cannot solve in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years of experience in Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business

• 5+ years of progressive experience in years of experience in Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain

• PMP Certification

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)

• Highly organized, result driven and detail-oriented

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills