Project Sourcing Leader

HysterYale Materials Handling, Inc

$76K — $114K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement.
  • Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (INFOR LN, AX).
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder and supplier relationships.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with sourcing processes, supplier negotiations, and contracts.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Products, Adobe, Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary sourcing contact for assigned projects from initiation through completion.
  • Coordinate with Global Commodity Managers to align strategic sourcing with project goals.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements.
  • Lead procurement activities for assigned projects, including RFx processes.
  • Manage purchase orders in line with project schedules and budgets.
  • Establish supplier communication and maintain relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Implement risk mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and certifications.
  • Collaborative environment that fosters teamwork across departments.
  • Exposure to various aspects of project procurement and strategic sourcing.
  • Role offers a unique chance to influence company costs and supplier performance.
  • Opportunity to participate in process development and enhancements.
Full Job Description

The Project Sourcing Leaderis responsible for executingFORTNAssourcing andprocurement strategy for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with the broader strategic sourcing initiatives led by the Global Commodity Managers. This role focuses onproject execution,optimizing costanddeliveryacrossFORTNAs projects and oursupply base. Acting as a key liaison betweenSourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, the Project Sourcing Leaderidentifies sourcing opportunities, drives supplier performance, and ensures adherence to company policies andstandards. The position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing project-specificprocurementstrategies, overseeing supplier selection, achieving cost savings, negotiating contracts, mitigating risks, and managing overall supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primarysourcing contact for assigned projects from initiation through completion.

  • Coordinate with the Global Commodity Managers (GCM) to support andalignstrategicsourcing strategieswith project procurementstrategiesto support business goals.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and align sourcing strategies.

  • Participate in project meetings to report procurement status and resolve sourcing issues.

  • LeadallProcurement activities on assigned projects.

  • Lead RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP) processes and facilitate supplier selection and negotiations.

  • Manage purchase orders in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and delivery requirements.Expedite andescalate when required.

  • Ensure procurement decisions reflect customer-specific standards (e.g., preferred brands, quality levels, documentation requirements) and contractual terms.

  • Coordinate supplier communication and manage relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Serve as the point of contact for escalations related to procurement or supplier issues.

  • Implement risk mitigation plans and maintain continuity of supply.

  • Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, payment terms, and service levels.

  • Deliver project cost reductions throughexecuting sourcing processes such as negotiations andRequest for Proposals (RFPs)and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger.

  • Understand the project scope, BOMs (Bill of Materials),schedules, specific customer requirements and impact to the sourcing process during the project lifecycle.

  • Partner with Legal andProjectteams to draft and execute supplier agreements.

  • Ensure all contracts align with company policy and mitigate risk exposure.

  • Support the development and enhancement of sourcing processes, tools, and systems.

  • Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting through ERP or procurement platforms.

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, ethics policies, and industry regulations.

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement.

  • Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (INFOR LN,AX)

  • Strongcommunication skills

  • Managerelationships withstakeholders and suppliers

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

  • Experience with sourcing processes, supplier negotiations and contracts.

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Products, Adobe, Power BI

  • Strategic execution,problem-solving,time management,reporting,and analytical skills.

Preferred:

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP).

  • Experience with global sourcing and supplier development.

  • Background in manufacturing, logistics, or material handling sourcing.

  • Experience in Material Handling industry.

The base salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,200.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

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