Procurement Project Manager

Ziehl Abegg • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers. The Project Manager leads cross-functional projects focused on strategic purchasing localization within the U.S. manufacturing scope and capital improvements to support production expansion. This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned projects—including global supplier sourcing, capex planning and execution, and subsidiary coordination—to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes that meet operational, quality, and compliance requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities but requires strong influence, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined project governance. Procurement Project Manager Your main responsibilities will be:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field required.
• 5–8+ years of project management in a manufacturing environment, with a track record of capital projects and supplier localization/global sourcing.
• Experience coordinating across multiple plants/subsidiaries and managing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and on budget with measurable operational and financial outcomes.
• Proficiency with MS Project (or equivalent), Excel/Power BI for reporting, and collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint).
• ERP experience (SAP/Oracle or similar) for capex tracking, POs, and material master/vendor onboarding.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, validation protocols, FAT/SAT, and EHS/OSHA compliance for capital equipment and facilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills.
• Analytical and financial acumen (ROI/NPV/IRR, TCO, should-cost).
• Risk management, problem-solving, and change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; executive-ready reporting.
• Results-driven, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple concurrent projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Governance
• Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Localization
• Capital Projects & Facility Expansion
• Risk, Quality & Compliance
• Financial & Data Management
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer

What This Job Offers

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