Project Manager

As a Project Manager Purchasing - PMP your purpose is to represent the Purchasing Group in assigned product development projects. Using a pro-active approach achieve an understanding of the purchasing requirement and drive and follow up the Purchasing activities necessary for a specific project. Deliver the Purchasing project on time with agreed quality cost and features as well as technology sustainability and risk management QDCF-TSR according to requested volumes and production capacity. Tasks include managing schedules following up with stakeholders tracking progress and reporting the results. Confident decision-making and a sharp eye for detail will be as essential as tactical thinking and clear communication.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage Project integration phase
• Be a guru in project scheduling management visual time plans with clear risks identification
• Be accountable for sourcing performance/sourcing plans for the projects.
• Be accountable for supplier involvement in projects activities.
• Be accountable for material costs and tooling costs are aligned with project budget and cost engineering cost objectives.
• Be accountable for Supplier Quality and Development SQD activities for the projects to ensure input and involvement in planning and executing of the parts i.e. APQP PPAP.
• Be accountable for Parts planning/securement for the projects
• Be accountable for Cost change management for the projects leading buyers to follow Product Change Request PCR process.
• Manage Purchasing stakeholders with great communication and focus on projects demands targets time schedules.
• Strive towards having Purchasing resources secured for projects and provide performance inputs to concerned managers.
• Lead Projects risk management from Purchasing standpoint including risk response plans and risk mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues/inputs needed to deliver Projects on agreed QDCF TSR utilizing proper escalation process GTP NA Reference Group Projects P-PULSE Project Reviews etc.
• Manage projects reporting with dashboard to report on projects performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and global alignment of processes and procedures.
• Be an inspirational leader for the Projects team members within the GTP NA organization

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $47.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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