Job Title Procurement Project Manager Location Glen Mills Position Description Plans to convert them to full time if they are good fit and preforming well. Roles Responsibilities Accountable for managing $105M spend, reporting to the Director Corporate Services Procurement Supervise and enable two sourcing specialist supporting the developed category strategy Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to determine current and future sourcing needs + develop and execute corresponding category strategies. Deliver significant cost savings and avoidances as well as continuous improvement plans Identify and manage global projects in alignment with cross-functional internal stakeholders Manage and evolve a supplier base that offers optimal quality, service, technology, and value (QSTV). Lead efforts to qualify alternate or second source suppliers Negotiate and implement supply agreements that include ideal terms from a QSTV perspective Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to advance supplier-supported company objectives, develop supplier capabilities, address gaps in supplier performance In collaboration with the Business Units, Operations, Technology, and/or other functional stakeholders, develop and continuously evolve a cost savings/productivity plan for the category that includes a pipeline of new ideas, in-process projects, and projects accruing savings in support of exceeding annual productivity goals Effectively address all supplier performance failures via the root cause and corrective action process, successfully levying claims, and other tactics as appropriate Create and maintain effective e-Sourcing events and catalogs to increase productivity Monitor and resolve disconnects in the buy channel process in conjunction with the Procurement policy to improve overall compliance and actively managed spend Skills Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering. A Master's degree is preferred. Prior experience leading diverse, multi-functional teams 5 or more years experience in project management, preferable in Procurement Experience in the Corporate Services Procurement area Fluent spoken and written English. Additional language skills a plus Proficient knowledge of the source-to-contract Procurement process Experienced in Procurement e-sourcing-tools, preferable ARIBA Partnering with senior-level leaders and stakeholders in a matrix organization Excellent internal and external negotiation skills Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving capability Superior communication and good presentation skills Self-motivated, service-oriented "Can do - Will do" mindset and attitude Strong organizational and planning skills Ability to travel up to 20%, including international travel Education Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering. A Master's degree is preferred.