Project Manager, Global Sourcing

Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.

We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century.

Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility .

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for focusing on activities needed to align optimal operational excellence for the Global Sourcing team, reporting directly to the Senior Leader of Global Sourcing.

You will be responsible for focusing on project tasks needed for creating a project management framework and providing project updates including timeline, budget, and roadblocks to executive leadership.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Global direct and indirect spend analysis and tracking at all sites inclusive of commodity alignment and PPV trend data
• Report out on cost savings goal progression monthly by aligning project results with Site Controllers
• Coordination of project end to end tasks aligned with commodity strategies
• Collaboration with strategic sourcing managers on analysis needed for supporting RFQ's, feasibility studies, standard cost updates etc. as required
• Working side by side with purchasing and sales teams on planning demand alignment supporting future state Supplier business expectations
• Coordinate efforts of project outcomes with impacted parties (formally and informally) supporting Global Sourcing initiatives
• Supporting executive team presentation feedback needed for information share via powerpoint, etc, typically through Senior Sourcing Leader, but occasionally may be directly to the Watlow Chief Operating Officer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or enrollment in progressive college program
• Related work experience (5-8 years)
• Expert level experience in data management / analysis
• ERP / MRP Experience
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Prefer Project Management experience; APICs Certified
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite Experience

Benefits : The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences.

Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [email protected] .