Industrial OEM Project Manager

JBT Marel•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

JBT Marel is seeking a highly motivated Industrial OEM Project Manager to lead initiatives that strengthen its North American supplier network, reduce supply chain risk, and achieve sustainable cost improvements across operating divisions. The role works across Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations, influencing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and localization programs. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Global Industrial OEM - Global Sourcing. It is based at the company’s Chicago office, with a hybrid schedule requiring 3–4 days in the office each week and travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, procurement, project management, or operations.
Demonstrated project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, dashboard development, and data visualization.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, demand planning, material planning, production planning, ERP systems, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Identify supply chain localization initiatives that reduce risk, improve responsiveness, and increase domestic supplier engagement.
Evaluate and qualify suppliers capable of supporting U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing projects focused on cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
Use Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) methods to identify savings opportunities and eliminate waste.
Drive supplier consolidation and simplification initiatives to reduce supply chain complexity.
Develop project charters, timelines, business cases, and implementation plans.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
Monitor project milestones, deliverables, risks, and resource requirements.
Ensure approved initiatives are deployed successfully and sustained.
Analyze sourcing, supplier, and cost-savings data to support strategic decisions.
Create dashboards, KPI reports, and executive presentations.
Track localization savings, supplier performance, project timelines, and implementation progress.
Maintain project documentation, meeting summaries, action items, and status reports.
Conduct supplier assessments and sourcing evaluations.
Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
Build supplier relationships that support long-term business objectives.
Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.