Project Procurement Lead
On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash metrics for subregions while ensuring compliance to sourcing policies. Deliver cost targets by sending RFQs and quoting PLM demands, manage assigned Service Manager requests, and utilize commodity strategies to drive costs below JCE/budgets. Monitor assigned projects, award business to qualified suppliers, and manage NCRs and claims with corrective actions. Gather supplier intelligence, develop commodity strategies, and lead projects in collaboration with suppliers. Attend 3M, ORR, and POR reviews to adjust sourcing strategies and drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes. Travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma, or equivalent
- 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or analytical experience in a project-oriented environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- English proficiency required
- Travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing practices and procedures, including supplier negotiations techniques, spend and category analytics
- Attention to detail and outstanding organizational and analytical skills
- Skillful in establishing and maintaining working relationships internally and externally with suppliers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently, to prioritize, and work well with time constraints
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and creative thought processing skills
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, negotiating, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated success with cost reductions
- Proven ability to lead cross functional efforts and achieve desired results
- Advanced computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and MRP / ERP systems
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