Supply Chain Project Lead

This position is based in Raleigh, NC or in Richmond, VA. Lead Supply Chain Resiliency and Cost Out projects to support CPS growth objectives. Projects may include request for quotations, supplier selection and onboarding, supplier performance management, supplier development, capacity assessments, monitor supplier capacity increase actions, cost savings projects execution. In this function you will: Lead CPS Supplier Resiliency and Capacity Expansion projects from beginning to end, including defining potential suppliers, target costs and other key constraints, as well as managing RFQs and supplier selection, part qualification steps and initial deliveries Facilitate the implementation of goals and objectives between Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and the CPS Supply Chain Management (SCM) team Leverage standard processes and digital tools to conduct work in the most effective manner Lead the identification and management of supplier risk action plans Drives results related to key performance metrics that may include: Achieving resiliency through dual sourcing, consignment and other means Achieving sourcing savings and cost competitiveness goals Minimizing Material Inflation Impact Work with and evaluate Suppliers on overall performance, including pricing, on time deliveries, and planning of future orders and emergency spot buys Perform cost savings analysis and volume planning to identify and execute cost reduction initiatives or mitigate cost increase Develop new sources of supply for assigned commodities when requirements are no longer supported by production suppliers, to drive cost out, or to build supply chain resiliency Work collaboratively with Engineering for changes, revisions of material and New Product releases Coordinate with other division Sr. Buyers to develop capabilities within the approved supply base, for Production or New Product Introduction (NPI) Proactively investigate and support resolution of supplier Accounts Payable issues Understand and take action to improve supply chain resiliency around risk of component shortages during market challenges Provide forecasts and purchasing strategies to vendors that balance demand requirements and obligation risks Working knowledge and experience with digital technology and processes Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Three years of purchasing or planning experience Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Relocation assistance is not available for this position. External candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the Raleigh, NC OR Richmond, VA area. (Internal employees can be considered within different site locations) Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration Project Management experience around supply chain or material operations Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment CPIM or CPM certification SAP Kinaxis Power BI Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and processes Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications Ability to train peers or new purchasing personnel