Cost Optimization Project Manager

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Procurement Project Manager will lead the identification, execution, and delivery of company-wide cost savings initiatives as well as other strategic and operational projects that support Winchester’s supply chain objectives. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to translate strategic priorities into executable projects and measurable business outcomes.

In addition to execution, this role owns upward reporting and visibility of cost transformation initiatives, ensuring leadership has clear, timely insight into progress, risks, and financial outcomes. The position is highly execution-focused, with accountability for governance, delivery, and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent
• 5–10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience in interconnect, cable, harness, or connector manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or Google Sheets
• Demonstrated success leading cost reduction initiatives with a strong ability to interpret complex data and financial impacts
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to deliver executive-level presentations

Requirements

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of cost savings and strategic supply chain projects across Winchester sites.
• Develop structured project plans covering scope, milestones, owners, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with Finance to define and validate savings methodologies for cost-related initiatives, ensuring all projects deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Drive execution across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering, owning the project governance cadence and monthly reviews.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead redesign efforts to improve cost, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring changes are sustained and embedded into standard processes.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting that translates complex project and financial data into decision-ready insights for leadership.

Benefits

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Company Description

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way. Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.