Sourcing Project Manager

Pride Mobility Products Corporation•Duryea, PA

10d

About The Position

Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, optimize procurement and sourcing processes, and drive cost savings while minimizing supply chain risk. Partner cross-functionally with Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support product development, supplier onboarding, regulatory compliance, and successful domestic and international product launches.

Requirements

Must be a friendly team player, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required
Ability to prepare and present summary reports
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration
Excellent financial and analytical skills
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
At least 3 years of experience as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional responsible for developing, assessing, and negotiating a viable supply chain
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred
Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred
At least 2 years of global sourcing experience including Mexico preferred
At least 1 year of the above required experience to be in a manufacturing environment preferred
At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with sourcing leadership team to manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
Develop and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers, domestically and internationally
Create metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier effectiveness to generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies
Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
Create negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques to ensure supply chain protection
Minimize supply chain risk by diversifying supply partners via dual sourcing and geographical locations
Facilitate meetings for supply chain development and sourcing efforts
Modify and communicate any changes to prints showing critical changes made and/or required
Onboard new suppliers by processing all necessary regulatory documents required to add a new supplier to the Pride Mobility Approved Supplier List (ASL)
Prepare Oracle Purchase orders/requisitions to support R&D samples or tooling orders
Facilitate supplier visits within the facility for all departments that must be in attendance
Facilitate productivity of multiple teams such as Research & Development (R&D) Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Designs, Drafting, Test Lab and Machine Shop
Develop strong working relationships with all functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Distribution
Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements to make compliance recommendations
Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
Focus on continuous improvement and provide recommended solutions as it relates to process and procedures
Consistently demonstrate good business judgment especially as related to negotiating and closing sales
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary