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Category: Kalmar

Facility: Sourcing

Location:

Ottawa, KS, US

Sourcing Project Manager

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

The sourcing project manager is part of the division sourcing management team. He/she will lead the sourcing project team in the Division to manage sourcing related projects or coordinate sourcing activities, which includes but not limited to NPD, NPI, PLC, cost reductions, supplier workshops. Collaborate with global sourcing organization to optimize the related process.

What are your key responsibilities:

+ Participate in division sourcing management discussions and take lead of strategic improvement activities.

+ Set vision and target for sourcing project team.

+ Planning resources in the Sourcing Project team to support the cross functional collaboration in the division.

+ Lead and coach the Sourcing Project Team to meet the goals set by the Division and global sourcing.

+ Accountable for the Division Sourcing Projects including not limited to NPD, NPI, PLC, cost reductions, supplier workshops.

+ Contribute to Division product roadmap development.

+ Lead strategic strategy planning for NPD in cooperation with category sourcing and direct sourcing, to meet the NPD sourcing target. Set and meet Bill of Material cost targets. Set and meet timing targets. Follow up to assure the NPD’s meet the targets at each gate.

+ Own the sourcing process for NPD

Working with:

+ Divisional and global Sourcing Team

+ R&D Team

+ Project Management Team

+ Sales and market

+ Division quality team

+ Division sourcing management team

What we offer you:

• Kalmar is part of a global organization with over 5,200 employees worldwide- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.

• We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference.

• We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge.

• We succeed because we do it together.

• With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member

of our global team. We offer a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment with

competitive compensation and fantastic best-in-class benefits packages, including 401(k), medical,

dental, vision and life insurance plans with paid vacation and eleven paid holidays.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, are motivated and have a strong work ethic,

and are interested in working in a world-class, global environment with state-of-the-art projects

and technology then we invite you to apply for our role.

What you bring to the role:

Education:

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science or similar interest and experience

Experience/Competencies:

5-7 years or above in project management, product management or sourcing in a manufacturing environment.

Abe to lead and influence cross-functional team collaboration

Drive and result oriented

Good analytical skills

Excellence communication

Fluent in English both oral and written.

Proficient with Access, Gantt chart, etc. preferred

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

Please submit your resume/CV today for consideration!

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

www.kalmarglobal.com