Procurement Project Manager

Clarios•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

As a Procurement Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in operating and managing the procurement portfolio of suppliers to support the strategic growth and investments to deliver new and replacement manufacturing capacity. This leader should have a strong capability to manage complex business accounts and relationships that support Clarios business growth. The manager will need to analyze and leverage an array of technical and financial data to inform and drive improvement in these key supplier account relationships, develop forward-looking demand curves, and inform supplier’s own business strategies. You will have the opportunity to manage our global and regional partners across the supplier landscape in supporting the company’s growth plans and objectives. In this position, you will collaborate closely with many different functions as you represent the procurement team as the project lead to support all needs for the project. This role reports directly to the Sr. Director Enterprise Sourcing at our Milwaukee Headquarters

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
5-8 years of experience in Procurement, Operations and Engineering with hands-on experience in Capital Equipment and Direct Materials Sourcing.
Direct experience in sourcing in China a plus
Some Travel required
Strong Negotiation Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and planning skills
Experience in Capital and Construction Procurement

Responsibilities

Create and drive Project sourcing strategies for assigned projects globally that align with the Regional Sourcing teams.
Ensure project sourcing objectives, actions and priorities are aligned both with key stakeholders.
Procurement of all capex and supplies needed to bring manufacturing capacity online (systems, sub-systems, equipment, and spare parts) and services (consulting, engineering and planning) for the assigned specialist areas or investment projects.
Plays a key role in supporting the drafting of the capital approval that will ultimately be approved by leadership.
Plan, lead and execute negotiations of commercial terms and contracting for supply agreements as needed within projects.
Drive awareness of supply issues within the project, clarifying business impact and lead resolution plans.
Interact with Engineering and Operations teams to develop project statement of requirements
Drive cost improvement, savings, below market costs, and extended payment terms that drive free trade working capital
Monitor and engage needed services for installation and ongoing maintenance and support
Drive the CapEx bid and award process including RFQ development and timing to meet program requirements in coordination with all the regional procurement teams.
Participate in development projects related to CapEx purchases, IT implementation and operational efficiencies projects
Monitor and evaluate supplier relationships and ensure the highest quality and technology available in conjunction with competitive prices and industry standard terms and conditions
Work closely with Project Management to monitor supplier performance metrics and actively participate in the tracking and reporting of said metrics to drive supplier accountability.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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