Sourcing Project Manager & Commodity Specialist

The Procurement Department is seeking a Sourcing Project Manager & Commodity Specialist to manage NPD and CM program sourcing activities and direct material commodity sourcing and cost optimization. The role requires deep expertise in ceramics, machining, die-casting, and stamping commodities, coupled with clear logical thinking and structured analytical capabilities. The successful candidate will act as the focal point for Supply Chain NPD and CM activities on assigned programs, managing the full project lifecycle from Concept through Development, Pre-launch and Production phases.

Requirements

• Leads collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
• Leads cross-functional activities, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
• Leads in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
• Responsible for the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
• Lead with implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
• Lead in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning