Title: Project Manager- Procurement - Hybrid

Description:

Project Manager- Procurement PMO

Major Responsibilities:

Lead execution of resourcing & supplier relocation projects associated with category management team cost reduction efforts
Provide support with execution planning (including key milestone timing) to category management teams for resourcing & supplier relocation projects
Lead expedited execution of resourcing projects to eliminate/mitigate production supply shortages due to forced supplier exits or bankruptcies
Lead coordination or procurement activities in support of major insourcing projects with manufacturing

Performs supply chain and logistics functions, such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution. Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers. Responsibilities are within the Supply Chain Management function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

Characteristics/Scope:

As a level in the Professional Track, work is accomplished through independent contributions or project work requiring advanced subject area knowledge and decision-making skills. Has wide-ranging experience, using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in innovative and effective ways. Requires specialized comprehensive knowledge in specific area, with depth and/or breadth of expertise. Solves complex issues and problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions, and using applicable functional knowledge and existing methodologies. Exercises judgment in selecting best methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends solutions/best practices. Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions. Is recognized as an expert in own area within own discipline/function within the organization. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Level at which career may plateau. Serves as a resource for best practices/quality on functional teams or projects. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Trains, guides and mentors other professionals or colleagues with less experience. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel, lead functional teams or projects, and serve as a best practice/quality resource.

Basic Requirements:

(Minimum Experience) Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience and 1 year lead experience
OR
Master's degree and at least 6 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience and 1 year lead experience
OR
At least 10 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience and 1 year lead experience

PMP certification is preferred!

Note :

Hybrid

Mandatory skills:

category management, cost reduction, execution planning, resourcing.
production supply shortages, manufacturing,
supply chain, logistics functions, material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection,

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Amirtha Valli Ravanan

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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