Procurement Project Leader

Carrier • Athens, GA

2d • $79,000 - $158,000

About The Position

Looking for an experienced Procurement Project Leader who will support the North America Sourcing team. This role will drive cross-functional project execution; maximize value, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business
• 5+ years of progressive experience in years of experience in Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain
• PMP Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Highly organized, result driven and detail-oriented
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects that directly support the Sourcing Team, from initiation to completion; ensuring all project goals and objectives are met.
• Develop detailed project plans, including cost benefits, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Lead regular project meetings with cross-functional teams, ensuring full participation and engagement from all team members.
• Present weekly project updates; to include the status of key milestones, cost savings, and general project health to key stakeholders, with confidence and clarity.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring effective and on time project completion.
• Effectively escalate any project risks and issues that the core team cannot solve in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level