Sourcing Project Manager

Nexamp•Boston, MA

49d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexamp is looking to hire a Sourcing Project Manager to join the Supply Chain team. As a Sourcing Project Manager, you will work within the regional business project platform teams. You will drive the product material cost savings roadmaps during the project acquisition phase through the PTO project life cycle of the phases. You will also support the technology roadmap and project manufacturability through the supplier/business partner interface through the end-of-life project cycle. In this role, you will work closely with other key functional representatives from Business Development, Construction, Commodity Management, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure Nexamp's supply base is effectively serving internal and external customer needs. You will report to the Director, Project Sourcing. We are looking for candidates to work hybrid out of our Boston or Chicago offices.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality/Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Customer-oriented person with professional demeanor.
Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication abilities
ERP knowledge and experience, e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, Baan, Visual, etc.
Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
Thorough knowledge of purchasing techniques, including strategic supplier concepts.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others.
Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts & methodologies, and work experience as a leader with excellent negotiation skills will be considered an asset
Understanding of inventory management requirements
Previous experience working in the development cycle of new products.
CPIM or APICS equivalent combination of education and/or experience (backgrounds: Commodity Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Project Management are required.

Responsibilities

Accountable for executing multiple project timelines within the assigned regions related to suppliers on cost/delivery/service performance from preconstruction to PTO
Provides direction from the quotation analysis that the sourcing specialists prepare from different suppliers, utilizing the (TCO) total cost of ownership tools, and should cost of the parts, components, etc.
Aids/provides input to the Category Manager in supplier selection during the development of a new technology roadmap or input to innovation groups that are required for a new or existing product.
Manages multiple equipment lists within the assigned regional project portfolio for completeness, material readiness, and adherence to milestones throughout
Directing a team of specialists that execute the orders for equipment for projects and obtaining engineering approvals.
Directing a team of specialists that execute logistics, shipment to site for assigned projects
Supports price negotiations related to material project costs within their portfolio
Owns project equipment budget tracking, of costs related to equipment within their assigned portfolio
Excellent communications and presentation skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers (EPC, COE War Room, Project Reviews, Supplier reviews, internal stakeholder reviews).
Aids/provides input to Category Manager in allocation/forecasting of equipment demands related to each strategic category