Associate Procurement Project Manager

Hitachi • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$79,000 - CA$102,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Project Procurement Manager (APPM) supports Bid and Project PPMs on high-complexity projects and/or independently manages low-complexity projects across the full supply chain lifecycle. The primary responsibility of this role is to plan and manage supply chain activities to streamline and secure end-to-end delivery for assigned projects.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Management or project-based environments
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in negotiation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma (preferably in a scientific or technical field)
• Additional business education or relevant experience is an asset
• SAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in project risk evaluation and mitigation planning
• Ability to drive project completion within timelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• SAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in project risk evaluation and mitigation planning
• Ability to drive project completion within timelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Support Bid PPM in preparing and maintaining the Acquisition/Supply Chain Management Plan for proposals
• Prepare and maintain supply chain plans for low-complexity projects or customer extensions
• Identify potential sources of supply in collaboration with Category teams
• Identify procurement risks and provide mitigation strategies under supervision
• Optimize purchasing mix (cost, schedule) for assigned proposals
• Launch RFQs in coordination with Category Managers as defined in the plan
• Execute projects by implementing the Acquisition/Supply Chain Management Plan, ensuring alignment of risks, cost, and schedule
• Manage authorization processes for purchasing or manufacturing project equipment and spares
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure timely release of designs for procurement
• Oversee full supply chain lifecycle, including: Demand allocation, Forecast management, RFQs and purchase orders, Delivery tracking
• Analyze MRP results, manage demand in SAP, and resolve planning exceptions
• Support change management processes (including PCN implementation)
• Develop and maintain supply chain performance reports using analytical tools
• Ensure on-time delivery aligned with project milestones

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days
• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
• Annual Incentive plan
• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree