Project Procurement Manager

ResponsibilitiesMake an impactMaterial GroupsTo manage all direct materials used in projects (New Business & Customer Service) for the whole AMERICAS regionCollaborate with our Product Center to on align make or buy decisions with long-term strategic goalsThe 3 material groups Autorstore, Racking and Mech./ Electr. Installations are managed by the respective Category Lead. The Project Procurement Manager AMERICAS will take the lead for the project in close cooperation with the Category teamProject ProcurementDuring Sales phase (early involvement): Be a member of the Sales proposal team, establishing the Supply Plan, identifying which materials have to be approached. Supply base: to define the suppliers to be requested together with peers like a) Category leads b) Global Purchasing reg. supplier strategy; c) Local Project Team; d) Product Center when applicable. To work closely with internal stakeholders on scope, requirements and specificationsTo establish the Project Roadmap: to list all materials related suppliers; ongoing updates in order to have transparency of quotes (ROM vs. budget vs. fixed pricing; technical status etc.)To approach suppliers for first quotes, pre-negotiations, final negotiations, To propose the budget calculation (PCO) per material to the Sales project team; ideally based on a fix quoteTo negotiate with the suppliers in order to evaluate best price performance ratioTo apply the relevant purchasing conditions (project specific & using the Standard Terms & Conditions resp. the supplier agreementsTo draft, review, and negotiate work contracts and other agreements as neededTo manage the Project Procurement scope during the project after award.Supplier ManagementTo rate the supplier after project completion; as a standard latest +6 months after PACTo share the ratings with the supplier and organize a review (Level 1 audit); to manage the corrective actions together with peers (Global Procurement)To share the performance with the responsible Category LeadTo support the supplier auditsTo establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and external partners for the project.Collaboration with Category Management (Like Autostore perifirals, Racking & Installations)To collaborate with and involve the Category team when Autostore, racking and installations are used for the projectClose alignment in order the Category team applies correct specifications for the materials and the related project conditions (e.g. milestones, payment terms, warranty)Collaboration with Global ProcurementClose alignment for the Category leads reg. global supply base developmentJoint optimizations of tools and methodsCollaboration with the Solution CenterClose collaboration with the Solution Center teams across EuropeTo standardize the design with focus on PowerStore Racking and CycloneCarrier Racking together with PTC resp. LGSTC and the related suppliersSavingsDefine and Realize savings potential in the third-party materials for the project Application RequirementsWhat you need to succeedEngineering degree or commercial degree with good technical knowledgeMinimal 3-5 years' experience in operational and strategic purchasingSupply Chain Management experience in comparable industries and project-oriented solutions: discrete manufacturing industries; not in process industries (chemical, pharma, nutrition); not in pure service companies (as e.g. banking, insurance)Good knowledge of contract and local regulationsGood negotiation skillsFluent communication in English (ideally mother language); in written and spokenGood and proven knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)SAP R3 MM (Material Management) with focus on purchasing transactionsDesirable:Diploma in Purchasing (e.g. CIPS certificate)MBA; ideally in Supply Chain ManagementEvery other language besides English & German is beneficialWorking experience in an international company with multiple sitesWork experience in project business comparable to intralogistics projects (size of projects; technology in HW, SW and automation)Experience as Project Manager to manage trans-regional projects with multiple sitesShort FactsAtlanta, GA, United States Swisslog, hybrid Permanent Position Great Team Spirit Grow with Us! 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