Supply Chain Program Manager III

Overview

Lead cross-functional supply chain programs covering sourcing cost savings, VA/VE, supplier resourcing and operational efficiency, with a focus on the RRX India region, reporting to the Director India Sourcing.

What you'll do

• Lead supply chain programs from planning through implementation, including outsourcing, insourcing, VA/VE, supplier resourcing, large cost-out initiatives and integration projects.
• Identify project scope, objectives, schedule and new part qualification progress with category managers to build a project pipeline for annual cost-save goals by category and business unit.
• Assemble the global project team with category managers, define individual responsibilities and resources, and develop schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Act as liaison between RRX India plants and the enterprise sourcing team, reviewing cost-out target attainability and the project pipeline with plants regularly.
• Identify gaps to meet AOP cost-save targets and initiate new projects with category managers and plant procurement managers.
• Implement communication strategies to report program status and communicate critical issues to internal and external customers.
• Maintain consistent project reporting, documentation and execution processes in line with regional supply chain requirements.
• Identify project execution risks from the pipeline perspective, escalate potential impact and develop mitigation plans.
• Challenge project priorities and resource allocation and escalate project obstacles promptly based on 80/20 principles.
• Monitor and drive open purchase order execution with India-based BVC suppliers supporting plants in the USA, Mexico, Europe and APAC.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply risks, material shortages and delivery issues to prevent line stoppages at global RRX facilities.
• Collaborate with Global Category Managers, RRX plants, India Category Managers and Supplier Quality & Development Engineers to execute cost-out projects with on-time delivery, right-first-time implementation and realized savings.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports using ERP, BI and analytics tools, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and governance.
• Support supplier performance reviews and improvement programs, and lead communication across global supply chain teams.
• Identify and implement productivity and cost-saving opportunities, standardize processes and reporting methods, and support sourcing, logistics and supply chain transformation initiatives.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 20 to 25 years of experience in direct material sourcing or procurement, project management, or relevant experience in a manufacturing company, including project scheduling, planning and execution.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software, ERP systems, Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of quality system methodologies: 8D, Lean, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, Six Sigma, PPAP, APQP, Poka-Yoke and Measurement System Analysis.
• Good presentation, verbal and written communication skills, and fluency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to drive productivity and compliance throughout a complex organization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate, interact and influence at all levels to drive results.
• Excellence in generating accurate, understandable data and reports to analyze performance and support data-driven decisions.

Nice to have

• Project Management Certification and Supply Chain Certifications.
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically, and make timely data-driven recommendations.
• Proven ability to develop trusted, respectful relationships internally and externally.
• Experience with development of sourcing processes or procurement.
• PMP certification.
• High level of personal initiative, energy and ownership of business results.

Details

• Hybrid work model: onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord location, with flexibility to work remotely.
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• Travel: up to 50%.
• Language: English.