Supply Chain Project Manager

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

5d•$76,100 - $136,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Akamai is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to join their Supply Chain Management Team. This role supports Akamai's global Infrastructure teams in deploying and maintaining the networks that power Akamai products and services, with a primary focus on hardware procurement and distribution. The Server Procurement team specifically handles planning, buying, and all-inclusive asset management of network servers. The Project Manager will partner with external parties like Server Manufacturers, 3PLs, Carriers, and Repair Vendors, as well as internal stakeholders in Cloud Technology Group and Finance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in forecasting/procurement
Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent
Experience utilizing tools like Oracle, Siebel, Tableau, Anaplan, and SQL
Project and Vendor Management experience
Exceptional analytical abilities in both financial and operational contexts
Ability to perform detailed tasks independently with precision and accuracy
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and intercultural communication abilities in both written and verbal formats

Responsibilities

Maintaining the procurement relationship with server vendors, providing feedback for vendor scorecards and participating in quarterly business reviews.
Participating in cross-functional meetings to understand strategies and aligning procurement decisions with short-term and long-term objectives.
Collaborating with Engineering, Design, Program Management, and Planning to integrate new products and technologies while managing roadmap risk and outdated inventory.
Addressing material shortages and unexpected conditions while collaborating with business groups to understand component roles and impacts of delays.
Monitoring pending deployments and suggesting inter-warehouse transfers, project sequencing, and equipment substitutions to optimize timeliness and overall deployment costs.
Demonstrating urgency in researching, tracking, and resolving supply issues efficiently by collaborating with vendors for timely, cost-effective solutions.