Sourcing Project Leader

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Defines and executes the supply chain strategy with the stakeholders in accordance with the project requirements and planning

• Prepares the supply chain project plan focused on the strategy, schedule, and budget along with any other necessary information from supply chain for the project

• Obtains the savings target on the project and applies all standard levers available through the Sourcing Team, while satisfying the cost, schedule, and quality requirements of the project

• Coordinates the supply chain activities with category managers for assigned projects

• Coordinates with Category Managers to develop new suppliers and alternative sources of materials and/or raw materials, aiming for high quality and low cost of products with a focus in best cost country (BCC)

• Participates in the planning, scheduling and production control of the project

• Maintains the project purchasing dashboard using the standard tools

• Consolidates and validates internal and external budgets for purchasing, logistics and quality

• Tracks and follows the project costs and time variances while taking all necessary actions to avoid deviations to budget

• Interfaces with project management and engineering to maintain the material target and sourcing resource requirements

• Identifies critical and strategic suppliers with category management

• Focuses on project objectives (contractual conditions, purchasing budget, planning, and quality)

• Reviews with stakeholders and functional management the project supply chain budget, supply chain risk & opportunities matrix, and ensures the progress & updates

• Responsible for complying with and enforcing the procedures and processes of the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's engineering degree from an accredited university or college

• Minimum 10 to 15 years in project Procurement (Must have experience in leading a team, min 3-4 projects)

• Minimum 2 years SAP/ ERP experience

• Proven experience in Procurement process

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills

• Language skills: Fluent in English