Area Project Manager, Supply Chain

Waste Management • Germantown, WI

121d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Area Supply Chain Project Manager (ASCPM) position is responsible for performing tasks relating to strategic management of suppliers towards performance, cost and compliance goals. Work with Strategic Sourcing Managers and Area Supply Chain leaders to qualify new Suppliers, negotiate pricing and manage the performance of Suppliers. Provide support to internal customers and participate in special projects and activities that enhance the department's effectiveness. Market Area or Regional in scope: It is expected the person will be involved with Enterprise initiatives, may back up an Area Supply Chain Manager and is very knowledgeable on the whole procurement process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience in procurement/supply chain or related experience.
• Financial analysis, project management, and purchasing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• CASCPM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish the sourcing strategy, or assist Strategic Sourcing for assigned spend categories.
• Help communicate, monitor and manage business unit compliance with the sourcing strategy.
• Establish working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Build up and maintain overall supplier & internal customer relationship.
• Work with key stakeholders to deploy effective procurement strategies for select spend categories.
• Cooperate with and provide market area input to Corporate Strategic Sourcing Manager(s).
• Facilitate area RFPs and search for opportunities to reduce bottom line cost.
• Monitor and report the local performance of suppliers.
• Develop formal and informal review procedures to provide feedback to suppliers.
• Measure, track & report supply chain performance within each spend category.
• Identify sources of data for required performance metrics and create a process to collect the data.
• Conduct and support the supplier business review in region.
• Support Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement in Region.
• Team up with cross-functional teams to look for year over year improvements.
• Maintain expertise in the assigned spend categories.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees