Job Opportunities Project Manager Supplier Management

Schindler Elevator • Hanover, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Supplier Management leads supplier-related initiatives that support new product introductions, supply continuity, quality performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence across the supply chain. The role is the primary liaison among Procurement, Supplier Development, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers, aligning supplier capabilities, performance expectations, and project deliverables with business objectives. It uses project management disciplines, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable results in quality, delivery, cost, and supplier development.

The position leads supplier projects from initiation through execution and sustainment; coordinates supplier selection, qualification, assessments, readiness reviews, audits, performance management, and contract execution; and develops project plans, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, communication plans, and reporting. It also supports process standardization, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, corrective action, supplier dashboards and KPIs, and stakeholder alignment. The role requires willingness and ability to travel 20%.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience managing RFQs, RFPs, supplier bid processes, and reverse auctions.
• 5–8 years of working knowledge of procurement lifecycle activities, including supplier selection, supplier qualification, contract implementation, and purchase order management.
• 5–8 years of comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes, from requisition creation through supplier payment.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise business systems, including SAP, within supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and supply chain principles.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, supplier performance management, and supplier development methodologies.
• Understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes, including requisitioning, purchase orders, receiving, invoicing, and payment workflows.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation and sustainment.
• Ability to influence outcomes and gain stakeholder commitment without direct authority.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, business leaders, and internal customers.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Six Sigma, Lean, Quality, or other technical qualifications or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and simplification of supplier management processes across the organization.
• Ensure Product Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and Supplier Assessments (SAs) are reviewed, completed, and compliant.
• Ensure quality audits are reviewed and completed, and elevate supplier issues to Supplier Quality Engineers for corrective action.
• Manage cross-functional alignment among Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, and Finance.
• Track and communicate new supplier selection.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, communication plans, and status reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation plans to prevent schedule or other impacts.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and maintain suppliers through a structured, cross-functional performance management approach.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate supplier performance metrics, including quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain supplier management dashboards, KPIs, reporting tools, and performance analytics, and hold suppliers accountable to KPIs.
• Drive key legal and commercial inputs for contract execution.
• Lead supplier-related projects from initiation through execution and sustainment, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.
• Support product initiatives.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate root causes, develop sustainable solutions, and prevent recurrence.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across supplier management and procurement functions.
• Lead, motivate, and influence leaders, peers, direct reports, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Build working relationships across the organization and supplier network, facilitate productive discussions, resolve conflicts constructively, and align stakeholders around common goals.
• Promote continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing.
• Travel as required; willingness and ability to travel 20%.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401(k) match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• Three weeks of vacation, increasing with tenure; seven sick days; three floating holidays; and eight company-observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of service.
• Parental leave at 100% base pay for six consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• Development opportunities to support professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed