Sourcing Project Manager

Vermeer Corporation • Piedmont, SC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Project Manager partners with supply chain and product development teams to ensure supply-related work is completed in support of new product development timing. The role works with commodity managers to source new parts, review and approve new suppliers as needed, and complete supply agreements. It also coordinates with buyers to ensure prototype and long-lead-time parts are ordered.

The position works with product development teams to understand supplier and material requirements for new product projects, coordinates sourcing and material activities against project schedules, escalates issues, and holds internal teams and suppliers accountable for commitments that support project milestones. Occasional travel is expected. The position is hybrid, with some day-to-day work potentially performed away from a Vermeer campus; specific arrangements are discussed with the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in sourcing, materials management, or product development, including one year of project management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project management skills working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage project development and teams effectively to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Firm knowledge of engineering, marketing, finance, quality, and project management principles, lean manufacturing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources.
• Ability to integrate business performance indicators that link directly to company profitability.
• Ability to work productively with internal and external personnel involved in managing, designing, building, servicing, and operating machines.
• Ability to provide informative and professional assistance to the public, customers, and coworkers, and maintain positive interpersonal relationships that encourage openness.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or another project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with product development teams to understand supplier requirements for new product projects.
• Coordinate with the sourcing team to identify new suppliers, establish supply agreements, and source new parts in alignment with project schedules.
• Work with product development teams to understand prototype and pilot material requirements.
• Coordinate with materials teams to order and expedite parts in support of project schedules.
• Escalate issues within sourcing, materials, or product development teams as necessary to support project schedules.
• Hold product development teams, sourcing teams, materials teams, and suppliers accountable for commitments supporting project milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level