Sr. Sourcing Project Manager

Overview

Own the development and execution of a portfolio of sourcing projects and programs, ensuring every program is delivered on time and within budget while acting as liaison between program members and key stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Oversee all aspects of assigned programs across project lifecycles to ensure completion within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Strategize, implement and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational and operational objectives
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality and performance
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached
• Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved
• Resolve higher-scope project issues
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget and timing for new initiatives
• Develop and manage project budgets and be accountable for delivering against established business goals and objectives
• Identify, analyze, evaluate and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

What you'll need

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelor's degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, project procurement or supplier management within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing workstreams for new product introductions, product transfers, localization or other cross-functional programs from sourcing strategy through launch and stabilization
• Strong command of the end-to-end sourcing process, including market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management
• Proven ability to build and execute category or project sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost, quality, delivery, risk and working-capital outcomes
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including total-cost-of-ownership analysis, cost breakdowns, business cases, budget tracking and executive-level reporting
• Ability to assess and mitigate supplier, capacity, geopolitical, continuity and program risks, and to lead structured recovery or escalation plans when required
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and align global, cross-functional teams across procurement, engineering, operations, quality, finance and program management without direct authority
• Experience working with global suppliers and geographically dispersed teams
• Strong business English and executive-level presentation skills
• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including suppliers and external customers
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

Details

• Location: Pune, India