Procurement Operations Project Manager

Linda Werner & Associates

4d•Remote

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Project Manager/Coordinator to lead and support supplier management initiatives. This role requires a highly collaborative professional who can partner with stakeholders across Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Enterprise Products, business unit supplier management teams, and Sourcing & Procurement Operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing supplier management projects, driving processes, tools, reporting, policies, and metrics throughout the supplier lifecycle. This position offers the opportunity to shape and strengthen supplier risk and performance management practices while contributing to robust policies, technology solutions, training programs, governance frameworks, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, supply chain, or third-party risk management.
Proven ability to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong background in process/project management or consulting.
Experience evaluating, developing, and implementing supplier risk and performance management solutions.
Familiarity with procurement systems, processes, and tools.
Demonstrated success in driving change and improving end-to-end processes.

Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and foster strong relationships across teams, proactively engaging stakeholders to drive adoption of supplier management initiatives.
Operational Insight: Develop a deep understanding of operational constraints and barriers, applying problem-solving and innovation to optimize supplier risk and performance management.
Research & Analysis: Conduct research to identify root causes of key challenges and deliver practical, resource-optimized solutions that enhance tools, processes, and workflows.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for broader cross-functional engagement and support ongoing improvements in systems, processes, and controls.
Process Optimization: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements that strengthen supplier management practices.
Training & Communication: Develop and deliver compelling communications and training to educate and influence stakeholders on supplier management projects, tools, data insights, and improvement opportunities.