Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage the delivery of procurement projects from initiation through execution and completion.

• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers to ensure effective project delivery.

• Coordinate resources across functional teams and suppliers to meet project objectives.

• Track progress against milestones, manage issues, and implement corrective actions as required.

• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, governance standards, and company objectives.

Supplier & Sourcing Project Support

• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and transition projects.

• Collaborate with Category and Sourcing teams on cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement initiatives.

• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on project status and deliverables.

• Provide clear and timely updates to the Vice President of Global Direct Procurement and relevant teams.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and project reviews.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and mitigate project risks, including supply continuity, financial exposure, and regulatory or operational risks.

• Ensure adherence to trade compliance, ESG, and quality standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and dashboards for project tracking and review.

PMO & Continuous Improvement Support

• Contribute to the development and adoption of standard project management methodologies and tools within the Global Procurement PMO.

• Capture lessons learned and support process improvements across procurement projects.

• Collaborate with other Project Managers and teams to share best practices and knowledge.

Qualifications & Experience Essential

• Third-level degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Procurement, or a related discipline.

• 3–7 years’ experience in project management within Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing in a global environment.

• Experience managing projects involving supplier transitions, sourcing, or operational improvements.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and category management principles.

• Project management training or certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile, or Lean PM).

• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency with project management tools and systems (MS Project, Smartsheet, SAP/Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, Power BI, Excel).

• Strong command of English (Written and Oral)

Desirable

• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training.

• Experience with ESG, supplier sustainability, or responsible sourcing initiatives.

• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and strategic procurement frameworks.

• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, etc.).