Sourcing Project Manager

Circor Careers•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Leslie Controls, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Sourcing Project Manager to lead supplier transition initiatives, cost-savings projects, and cross-functional implementations across its Valves sites in Tampa, Florida, and Warren, Massachusetts. The role also supports CIRCOR’s growth by managing the integration of acquired companies into the existing supply chain network, optimizing supply chain operations, and supporting post-acquisition transitions. Travel is approximately 20% to CIRCOR sites and suppliers in North America. The position leads supplier transitions from existing to newly qualified suppliers, coordinates cross-functional implementation, negotiates supplier pricing and contracts, analyzes commodity spending, and develops and tracks savings initiatives. It partners with manufacturing and distribution sites on sourcing projects and RFQs, monitors results after implementation, and reports project status and performance metrics to senior leadership. It also leads and mentors multifunctional teams, supports supply chain integration for acquisitions, and helps align acquired companies’ processes, systems, data, and reporting with the organization’s existing supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement roles.
At least 2 years of experience in a project management capacity.
Proven experience managing supplier transitions and leading cost-reduction initiatives.
Track record of successful supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and contract management.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, including FAR Part 15 negotiations, is preferred.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to data mine in ERP systems.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant certification, such as PMP or APICS.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, including FAR Part 15 negotiations.
Experience with IFS.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end transitions of parts and components from existing suppliers to new, qualified suppliers.
Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure transitions proceed with minimal operational disruption.
Develop and manage project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and communication strategies for transition projects.
Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and contracts to improve cost performance.
Monitor and benchmark market trends and implement cost-reduction strategies.
Analyze commodity spend data across business units to identify trends, consolidation opportunities, and savings initiatives.
Collaborate with Commodity Management and Strategic Sourcing teams to prioritize and develop savings projects.
Build business cases and track the financial impact of savings initiatives.
Partner with manufacturing and distribution sites to implement sourcing projects, new supplier onboarding, process changes, and inventory adjustments.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to align teams and support successful project implementation.
Support RFQ activities for follow-on production and new product introduction.
Monitor performance after implementation to confirm expected outcomes are achieved.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, timelines, and deliverables.
Prepare and present project status reports and performance metrics to senior leadership.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support long-term sourcing goals.
Lead and mentor multifunctional teams, including procurement, logistics, inventory control, and demand planning, to meet organizational goals and supply chain KPIs.
Develop, implement, and track team objectives and individual goals to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and communication across supply chain, production, and other departments.
Organize and lead regular meetings to review performance, resolve issues, and align objectives across teams.
Assist with planning and executing strategies to integrate newly acquired companies into the existing supply chain network.
Collaborate with procurement, logistics, operations, and other cross-functional teams to integrate acquired entities into the supply chain.
Analyze and map acquired companies’ supply chain processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and alignment.
Support the transfer of supply chain data, documentation, and reporting into the organization’s systems.