Senior Sourcing Project Manager

We’re looking for a Sourcing Project Manager

We need a candidate who is leading sourcing projects and supporting new product development activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master/Bachelor in Business and/or Engineering.
• 5 years of proven track record with project management and/or direct material sourcing.
• Master user in Microsoft software’s (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MSP, etc.).
• Fluency in English.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Driving license.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive re-/in-/out-source, cost-out projects in liaison with project teams (R&D, Category Management, Quality, Production, etc.).
• Meet relevant standards for price, quality, timing and reliability of supply (Project Management).
• Plan, direct and track purchasing activities in relation to new product development (NPD projects), ensuring direct materials and parts are provided.
• Hold commercial responsibility for own product development projects (direct material and tools investments).
• Plan all procurement activities in relation to own projects and participate in collaborative planning sessions with the project core team (senior project management, technical project lead, quality project lead, production project lead).
• Identify potential risks and take necessary actions to achieve project KPIs (saving/machine price; time; cost).
• Manage supplier selection in liaison with category managers, R&D, quality and production.
• Manage and execute RFQ process including contract award in liaison with category managers.
• Present status updates to the Steering Committee and provide suggestions in case of barriers.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers and project team to create transparency within the projects.

The successful pro we’re looking for

• Analytical skillset, systematic thinking.
• Capability to multitask and handle a complex working environment.
• Ability to predict results and mitigate on time.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Essential to feel ownership of projects.
• Team player driving a solid own agenda.
• Self-confident and persistent – capable of making decisions and working in teams as well as independently.

What we offer

• Personal and professional growth.
• Working within a multicultural and international environment.
• At Nilfisk, we value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.

About us

Nilfisk, Inc. is an affirmative action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender‑identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.