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Sourcing Project Leader
Pay: $30-50/hr
Type: Hybrid or Remote
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Job Description:
Seeking a Sourcing Project Leader to join a top local utility company in Glen Allen, VA. The Sourcing Project Lead will coordinate the external supply chain activities from the kick-off through execution until the project close out, in accordance with the project strategy and the project team. Operationally in the project, maintains the sourcing strategy, animates and coordinates the external supply chain activities for the project team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Defines and executes the external supply chain strategy with the stakeholders in accordance with the project requirements and planning.
• Prepares the external supply chain project plan focused on the strategy, schedule, and budget along with any other necessary information from the external supply chain for the project.
• Obtains the savings target on the project and applies all standard levers available through the Sourcing Team, while satisfying the cost, schedule, and quality requirements of the project.
• Coordinates the external supply chain activities with category managers for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with Category Managers to develop new suppliers and alternative sources of materials and/or raw materials, aiming for high quality and low cost of products with a focus in best cost country (BCC).
• Participates in the planning, scheduling and production control of the project.
• Maintains the project purchasing dashboard using the standard tools.
• Consolidates and validates internal and external budgets for sourcing, logistics and quality.
• Tracks and follows the project costs and time variances while taking all necessary actions to avoid deviations to budget.
• Interfaces with project management and engineering to maintain the material target and sourcing resource requirements.
• Identifies critical and strategic suppliers with category management.
• Focuses on project objectives (contractual conditions, purchasing budget, planning, and quality).
• Anticipates available discounts and maintains the committed budget
• Sets the external supply chain planning for purchasing and delivery teams. Ensures the consistency with the overall project planning.
• Working in the external supply chain team to reach successful project milestones, deliveries, and compliance with the deadlines (internal and external) for supply chain deliverables.
• Summarizes the external supply chain activities for the project.
• Reviews with stakeholders and functional management the project external supply chain budget, external supply chain risk & opportunities matrix, and ensures the progress & updates.
• Responsible for complying with and enforcing the procedures and processes of the company.
• Participate in BCC sourcing to optimize purchasing value.
• Identifies underperforming or non-performing suppliers during the project life cycle.
• Participate in various Value Analysis projects & Kaizen blitz projects to improve sourcing.
• Utilization of company software applications such as: SAP, Pyramid, DMT, the Vault Document Storage, and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and knowledge of this software.
Necessary Qualifications
• 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing or purchasing
• SAP experience
• Ability for some travel when needed
• Bachelor's Degree
About Aston Carter:
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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