Procurement Project Manager (Bothell, WA)

Philips•Bothell, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Project Manager is an individual contributor responsible for handling procurement projects for Oral Healthcare, ensuring alignment with project objectives, specifications, timelines, and resource requirements, working under general supervision. In this role, you will manage the savings funnel by tracking cost-saving initiatives, identifying cost-reduction and process-optimization opportunities, and leveraging innovation and creative sourcing approaches to maintain product value. Also, this role supports phase-in/phase-out planning for new product introductions and lifecycle management and executes project plans.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemical Engineering (preferred) OR 4+ years of experience with Vocational Education in areas such as Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Agile Methodology or equivalent.
Prior experience in a consumer-driven business, sourcing/procuring materials, and strengthening supply resilience through proactive risk identification, supplier performance management, and continuity planning.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management OR Vocational Education in Project Management or equivalent.
Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Responsibilities

Initiate and plan projects ensuring alignment with project objectives, specifications, timelines, and resource requirements and applies awareness of entrepreneurial skills in daily work.
Handle the savings funnel, tracking cost-saving initiatives, monitoring progress against targets, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization, working under general supervision.
Participate in phase-in and phase-out (PIPO) planning related to new product introduction and lifecycle management (LCM) activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions and alignment with procurement goals.
Execute comprehensive project management plans, outlining project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource allocations to guide project execution and control.
Implement project activities, overseeing project progress, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to project plans and procurement standards.
Identify and resolve project issues and risks, escalating critical issues to project stakeholders and management as necessary to minimize disruptions and mitigate project impacts.
Provide regular project updates and reports to project stakeholders, communicating project status, milestones, risks, and issues to ensure transparency and alignment with project objectives.
Draft project documentation and records, including project plans, meeting minutes, and status reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility for project team members and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations, adhering to ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity and transparency within the procurement function.
Understand and apply best practices in project management and procurement, continuously learning and adapting to evolving industry trends, technologies, and methodologies to drive procurement excellence.