Supply Chain Project Manager

Supply Chain Project Manager

The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain workstream within customer projects in a project-focused, engineered-to-order capital equipment business. Acting as the link between procurement, planning, logistics, supplier quality, and the project execution team, this role ensures that materials, components, and sub-systems are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The position requires a combination of project management discipline, supply chain expertise, and stakeholder leadership to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Supply Chain Integration
  • Lead the supply chain aspects of assigned customer projects, from order intake through final delivery.
  • Ensure supply chain milestones (purchase orders, supplier readiness, logistics handoffs) are achieved on time.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans aligned with overall project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, monitor and report progress.
• Supplier & Procurement Management
  • Coordinate sourcing strategies with category managers and buyers to meet project-specific needs.
  • Support negotiation of delivery schedules, expediting, and resolution of supplier delays.
  • Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing to provide all estimates associated with material costs (internally manufactured or purchased); with quality for all material certifications, inspections; and with logistics for packing and delivery costs.
  • Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance monitoring, if new.
• Logistics & Material Flow
  • Oversee inbound and outbound logistics for project-critical materials and equipment.
  • Ensure packaging, transportation, and documentation meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with logistics partners to avoid bottlenecks or delays in global transport.
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Identify supply chain risks (supplier capacity, long lead items, logistics disruptions) and develop mitigation plans.
  • Escalate critical supply risks to project management leadership with recommended solutions.
  • Manage change requests affecting supply chain scope, schedule, or cost.
• Financial & Performance Tracking
  • Track and report supply chain costs, savings, and budget adherence for assigned projects.
  • Monitor supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, supplier performance, and logistics efficiency.
  • Support project cash flow management by aligning supplier payment terms with invoicing milestones.
  • Provide regular project reporting to leadership.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work closely with project managers, engineering, manufacturing, and site services to ensure supply chain alignment with project goals.
  • Contribute to lessons learned and process improvements across the supply chain function.
  • Support digital and ERP enhancements for project-driven supply chain execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics, preferably in capital equipment or engineered-to-order industries.
• Strong understanding of project management processes (PMP or equivalent certification desirable).
• Knowledge of supplier development, contract management, and international logistics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrix organization and travel to supplier or customer sites as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Adaptability to shifting priorities in a project-driven environment
• Strong project execution discipline within a supply chain context
• Supplier and stakeholder management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Results orientation with focus on on-time delivery
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset