Supplier Project Coordinator

Our client, a leader in energy management and automation, is seeking a talented Project Manager (Project Coordinator or Jr. Project Manager). This will be supporting key initiatives including: 1) helping optimize changes to their suppliers for various products including metal stamping, 2) improving manufacturing/production/supply chain processes, and 3) taking some products through the full product development life cycle.3-month contract role to start with potential to extend to end of 2025.Hybrid role with 2-3 days onsite per week.Any of the following locations are OK: Smyrna, TN; El Paso, TX; Columbia, SC; Seneca, SC; Mount Juliet, TNProject Management Roles & Responsibilities:Lead and support outsourcing, change of supplier and QVE projects included in our LTSCP (Long Term Supply Chain Plan) focused on capacity free up and productivity along NAM regional facilities (Mexico / USA / Canada as needed).Lead projects focused in part qualification (Internal to OG Suppliers, OG Suppliers to OG suppliers, Same Supplier), capacity growth, new tooling implementation, etc. while identifying ways to improve safety, quality, productivity and service for the following key categories, but not limited to, Stamping, Sheet Metal, Bus bar, Plastic, & Die Casting.Attend supplier visits and company facilities as needed during project execution (as needed).This role will also interact with various internal company groups, along with external suppliers to progress projects to closure.All information related to its activities needs to be uploaded in our current platforms - JIRA, i-Project, i-Save and any other defined by the company according to project needs) based on the frequency defined by the responsible of the program.Deliverables and report out weekly status updates and leadership reviews, including project status, scope and timeline. Updates directly in the following tools: JIRA, BOC stage gate meetings to update project status.Requirements:Bachelor of Science, preferably in supply chain, manufacturing, fabrication, or something similar.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Understanding of the Product Development Life Cycle and carrying a product through the full process.Experience improving manufacturing, supply chain and production processes.Experience working with suppliers and optimizing a supplier program.A QA background for qualifying parts would be helpful.Electrical distribution experience or Automotive experience is a plusA PMP Certification is nice to have.

Created: 2025-02-19