Sourcing Project Manager

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence•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 supports CIRCOR’s growth by managing the integration of acquired companies into the existing supply chain network, optimizing operations, ensuring smooth transitions, and supporting post-acquisition integration efforts. The position requires approximately 20% travel to CIRCOR sites and suppliers in North America. The Sourcing Project Manager oversees supplier transitions and cost management, analyzes commodity spend to identify savings opportunities, and works with manufacturing and distribution sites to implement sourcing projects. The role also supports RFQ activities for follow-on production and new product introduction, tracks post-implementation results, reports project status and performance metrics to senior leadership, and leads and mentors cross-functional teams. For acquisition integration, the role helps plan and execute integration strategies, map acquired companies’ supply chain processes and systems, and support the transfer of supply chain data, documentation, and reporting.

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, including at least 2 years in project management.
Proven experience managing supplier transitions and leading cost-reduction initiatives.
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and contract management.
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, including FAR Part 15 negotiations, preferred.
Demonstrated ability to data mine in ERP systems required.
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 support seamless supplier transitions 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 potential 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, including supplier onboarding, process changes, and inventory adjustments.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to drive alignment and successful project implementation.
Support RFQ activities for follow-on production and new product introduction.
Monitor post-implementation performance to ensure expected outcomes are achieved.
Serve as the primary 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 in support of 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 promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Facilitate collaboration and communication across supply chain teams, production, and other departments.
Organize and lead regular meetings to review performance, resolve issues, and align objectives across teams.
Assist with planning and executing integration strategies for newly acquired companies within 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 improvement and alignment opportunities.
Support the transfer of supply chain data, documentation, and reporting into the organization’s systems.