Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr), PA, United States
Job ID: 92632 Project Manager Supplier ManagementYour main responsibilitiesPOSITION OVERVIEW
The Project Manager, Supplier Management is responsible for leading supplier-related initiatives that
support new product introductions, supply continuity, quality performance, cost optimization, and
operational excellence across the supply chain. This role serves as the primary liaison between
Procurement, Supplier Development, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to
ensure supplier capabilities, performance expectations, and project deliverables are aligned with
business objectives.
This individual utilizes strong project management disciplines, data analytics, and cross-functional
collaboration to deliver measurable business results related to quality, delivery, cost, and supplier
development.
Essential Function
Manage integrated processes between departments
• Drive Standardization and simplification of supplier management
processes across the organization.
• Ensure PRRs (Product Readiness Reviews) and SAs (Supplier
Assessments) are reviewed, completed, and compliant.
• Ensure Quality Audits are reviewed and completed.
• Elevate supplier issues to SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) for
corrective action.
Project Management
• Manage cross-functional stakeholder alignment among Procurement,
Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, and
Finance.
• Track and communicate new supplier selection.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, risk
assessments, communication plans, and status reporting
mechanisms.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement
mitigation plans to prevent schedule or impacts.
Supplier Relationship Management
• Identify, evaluate, develop & maintain - lead structured and crossfunctional approach to performance management.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate supplier performance metrics
including quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, cost
competitiveness, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain supplier management dashboards, KPIs, reporting tools,
and performance analytics.
• Hold accountable to KPI's.
• Contract execution driving key legal & commercial inputs.
• Lead supplier-related projects from initiation through execution and
sustainment, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within
scope.
• Support all product initiatives.
Processes & Systems
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate root
causes, develop sustainable solutions, and prevent recurrence of
issues.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement
initiatives across supplier management and procurement functions.
Cross Functional Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively lead, motivate, and influence
leaders, peers, direct reports, suppliers, and cross-functional
partners to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Develops strong working relationships across all levels of the
organization and external supplier network to drive alignment and
execution.
• Facilitates productive discussions, resolves conflicts constructively,
and aligns stakeholders around common goals and priorities.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and
knowledge sharing.
What you bringEducation
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations
Management, or related field preferred.
Experience
• 2-5 years' experience managing RFQs (Request for Quotations), RFPs (Request for Proposals),
supplier bid processes, and reverse auctions.
• 5-8 years of working knowledge of procurement lifecycle activities, including supplier selection,
supplier qualification, contract implementation, and purchase order management.
• 5-8 years of comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes, from
requisition creation through supplier payment.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing enterprise business systems, including SAP within supply
chain environments.
Certifications & Licenses
• 6 Sigma, Lean, Quality & other Technical Qualifications or Experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and supply chain principles.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, supplier performance management, and supplier
development methodologies.
• Understanding of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including requisitioning, purchase orders,
receiving, invoicing, and payment workflows.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
and deadlines.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make
informed decisions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation and sustainment.
• Ability to influence outcomes and gain stakeholder commitment without direct authority.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, business leaders, and internal
customers.
Travel/Physical/Other
• Willingness/ Ability to travel, 20%
What's in it for you?- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
