Project Planner

Job Description:

Title - Project Planner

Location - Raleigh, NC 27606 Hybrid

Shift - 1st Shift

Schedule: 2 Days On-Site/3 Remote

Duration: 12+ Months of Contract with possibility of extension

Long Term! Tempt to Hire Opportunity based on performance and business need.

Pay Rate Range: $50.00/hour (based on experience )

Job Summary:

• Ability to coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, and logistics.
• Knowledge of transformer products and electrical equipment.
• Experience handling infrastructure projects.
• Must have a strong project management background.
• Project Manager with procurement or logistics experience. Primavera or SAP preferred
• Working with a cross functional team to provide world class on-time supply chain support during project, tender and execution phases to the Project delivery and service organization. Purchase materials according to required technical specification, price, delivery schedule and terms. Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing procurement activities for tender and project activities in order to support project objective achievement in terms of cost/budget, schedule and supply quality.
• Maintaining a primary interface with the sales and execution teams
• Planning and ensuring appropriate implementation and compliance to SCM instructions.
• Monitoring procurement status and updating teams as necessary
• Proactively working to resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality and delivery.
• Ensuring that RFQs are issued in compliance to the sourcing strategy.
• Ensuring cost reduction and KPI targets are met
• Managing relationships with suppliers in partnership with NAM and Global Category Management teams.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications

• Education in supply chain management or related field
• 5 Years of experience in the domain with proven track record.
• Willingness to travel as required