Procurement Project Manager

Flender

$80K — $95K *
Elgin, IL 60120In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field OR 5+ years of relevant project management experience.
  • Experience working directly with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers on customer-facing projects.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations, including supplier management and logistics.
  • Proven project management abilities to handle multiple tasks and mitigate risks effectively.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and suppliers without direct authority.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end execution of project purchase orders from placement through to delivery.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure timely project execution.
  • Lead communication with management on delivery plans, project status, and risk mitigation.
  • Act as the primary procurement liaison for customer projects, handling delivery updates and issues.
  • Drive accountability in the supply chain to enhance delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Support additional procurement tasks as required.
  • Proactively address delivery challenges within the supply chain.

Benefits

  • 18 days of Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement available
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account options
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • 401k with 6% Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description

Procurement Project Manager

Position Overview:

This role manages end-to-end execution of project-based procurement and supply chain activities. This role serves as the primary liaison between suppliers, logistics providers, cross-functional teams, and customers, providing proactive communication, resolving delivery challenges, and mitigating supply chain risks. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, drives supplier accountability, and delivers exceptional project execution to support business and customer success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Owns end-to-end execution of project-based purchase orders from placement through delivery and goods receipt.
  • Coordinates suppliers, logistics providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project execution.
  • Provides leadership with clear delivery plans, project status, and proactive risk identification and mitigation.
  • Serves as the primary procurement interface for customer project execution, including delivery updates and issue resolution.
  • Drives accountability across the supply chain to improve delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Supports additional procurement activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or 5+ years related experience in project management supporting procurement, supply chain, and operations.
  • Proven experience working with suppliers, manufacturers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders, supporting customer-facing projects.

Required Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain operations, supplier management, inventory planning, logistics, and contract administration.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage schedules, track milestones, and mitigate project risks.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to driving operational excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous process improvement.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP/procurement systems, project management software, and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.

Flender Benefits:

Paid Time Off (18 Days)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401k (6% Employer Match)

Employee Assistance Program

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:

AnnMarie Day

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