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Description

Industry knowledge understanding:

Automotive Truck OEM supplier..

Function knowledge understanding:

Buyer process understanding sourcing negotiations..

Supplier Quality Engineer process understanding APQP PPAP..

Not mandatory but preferred: PMI PMP certified.

Project Management Leadership skills requested:

Talented:

Communicates effectively

Drive results

Drives Engagement

Skilled:

Balance Stakeholders

Ensure accountability

Courage

Customer focus

Decision quality

Instills trust

Collaborates

Self-development

Value differences

Manage ambiguity

Manage Complexity

Cultivates Innovation

Business Insight

Project Management Expertise

Talented:

Manage Schedule

Manage Risks

Manage Procurement

Skilled:

Manage scope

Manage Cost

Manage Quality

Manage integration

Position Description

As a Project Manager Purchasing - PMP your purpose is to represent the Purchasing Group in assigned product development projects. Using a pro-active approach achieve an understanding of the purchasing requirement and drive and follow up the Purchasing activities necessary for a specific project. Deliver the Purchasing project on time with agreed quality cost and features as well as technology sustainability and risk management QDCF-TSR according to requested volumes and production capacity. Tasks include managing schedules following up with stakeholders tracking progress and reporting the results. Confident decision-making and a sharp eye for detail will be as essential as tactical thinking and clear communication.

Main Responsibilities

Work in accordance with the processes the Code of Conduct and the Values.

As a part of a cross functional team bring GTP NA voice/business into the Projects.

Drive the projects performance with the GTP teams through active leadership to fulfill the Purchasing Gate deliverables according to Develop Product and Aftermarket Product Portfolio process DVP:

o Manage Project integration phase

o Be a guru in project scheduling management visual timeplans with clear risks identification

o Be accountable for sourcing performance/sourcing plans for the projects.

o Be accountable for supplier involvement in projects activities.

o Be accountable for material costs and tooling costs are aligned with project budget and cost engineering cost objectives.

o Be accountable for Supplier Quality and Development SQD activities for the projects to ensure input and involvement in planning and executing of the parts i.e. APQP PPAP.

o Be accountable for Parts planning/securement for the projects

o Be accountable for Cost change management for the projects leading buyers to follow Product Change Request PCR process.

Manage Purchasing stakeholders with great communication and focus on projects demands targets time schedules.

Strive towards having Purchasing resources secured for projects and provide performance inputs to concerned managers.

Lead Projects risk management from Purchasing standpoint including risk response plans and risk mitigation plans.

Escalate issues/inputs needed to deliver Projects on agreed QDCF TSR utilizing proper escalation process GTP NA Reference Group Projects P-PULSE Project Reviews etc.

Manage projects reporting with dashboard to report on projects performance

Contribute to continuous improvement and global alignment of processes and procedures.

Be an inspirational leader for the Projects team members within the GTP NA organization

Bring value to the GTP NA Project Office organization and beyond

Skills

Project management

Top Skills Details

Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

As a Project Manager Purchasing - PMP, your purpose is to represent the Purchasing Group in assigned product development projects. Using a pro-active approach, achieve an understanding of the purchasing requirement and drive and follow up the Purchasing activities necessary for a specific project. Deliver the Purchasing project on time with agreed quality, cost, and features as well as technology, sustainability and risk management (QDCF-TSR) according to requested volumes and production capacity. Tasks include managing schedules, following up with stakeholders, tracking progress and reporting the results. Confident decision-making and a sharp eye for detail will be as essential as tactical thinking and clear communication

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $47.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.