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Role overview
— The Project Procurement Manager in AMERICAS collaborates with Global Category Management, Solution and Project Engineering, and Project Management to develop a Supply Plan that meets technological, performance and delivery requirements for each project. The role leads strategic sourcing activity from Sales to Realization phases, ensuring robust, capable and competitive suppliers. Responsibilities Make an impact Material Groups — manage all direct materials used in projects (New Business & Customer Service) for the whole AMERICAS region; collaborate with our Product Center to align make or buy decisions with long-term strategic goals; the three material groups Autorstore, Racking and Mech./ Electr. Installations are managed by the respective Category Lead. The Project Procurement Manager AMERICAS will take the lead for the project in close cooperation with the Category team. Project Procurement — during Sales phase (early involvement): be a member of the Sales proposal team, establishing the Supply Plan, identifying which materials have to be approached; define the suppliers to be requested together with peers like a) Category leads b) Global Purchasing reg. supplier strategy; c) Local Project Team; d) Product Center when applicable; work closely with internal stakeholders on scope, requirements and specifications; establish the Project Roadmap and maintain transparency of quotes, ROM vs. budget vs. fixed pricing, technical status, etc.; approach suppliers for first quotes, pre-negotiations and final negotiations; propose the budget calculation (PCO) per material to the Sales project team; negotiate with suppliers to evaluate best price-performance ratio; apply the relevant purchasing conditions; draft, review and negotiate work contracts and other agreements; manage the Project Procurement scope during the project after award. Supplier Management — rate the supplier after project completion (standard latest +6 months after PAC); share ratings with the supplier and organize reviews (Level 1 audit); manage corrective actions with peers (Global Procurement); share performance with the responsible Category Lead; support supplier audits; establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and external partners for the project. Collaboration with Category Management (Autostore perifirals, Racking & Installations) — collaborate with and involve the Category team when Autostore, racking and installations are used for the project; ensure Category team applies correct specifications for materials and project conditions (milestones, payment terms, warranty). Collaboration with Global Procurement — close alignment for the Category leads regarding global supply base development; joint optimizations of tools and methods. Collaboration with the Solution Center — close collaboration with Solution Center teams across Europe; standardize the design with focus on PowerStore Racking and CycloneCarrier Racking with PTC, LGSTC and related suppliers. Savings — define and realize savings potential in the third-party materials for the project. Application requirements
— What you need to succeed Engineering degree or commercial degree with good technical knowledge Minimal 3-5 years' experience in operational and strategic purchasing Supply Chain Management experience in comparable industries and project-oriented solutions: discrete manufacturing industries; not in process industries (chemical, pharma, nutrition); not in pure service companies (e.g., banking, insurance) Good knowledge of contract and local regulations Good negotiation skills Fluent communication in English (ideally mother language); in written and spoken Good and proven knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) SAP R3 MM (Material Management) with focus on purchasing transactions Desirable Diploma in Purchasing (e.g., CIPS certificate) MBA; ideally in Supply Chain Management Any other language besides English & German is beneficial Working experience in an international company with multiple sites Work experience in project business comparable to intralogistics projects (size of projects; technology in HW, SW and automation) Experience as Project Manager to manage trans-regional projects with multiple sites Our promise to you Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit. About Swisslog Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 2,900 experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world’s largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective. Join the journey!
If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking forward to receiving your application! Note for United States job postings (EEO statement)
Swisslog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
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— The Project Procurement Manager in AMERICAS collaborates with Global Category Management, Solution and Project Engineering, and Project Management to develop a Supply Plan that meets technological, performance and delivery requirements for each project. The role leads strategic sourcing activity from Sales to Realization phases, ensuring robust, capable and competitive suppliers. Responsibilities Make an impact Material Groups — manage all direct materials used in projects (New Business & Customer Service) for the whole AMERICAS region; collaborate with our Product Center to align make or buy decisions with long-term strategic goals; the three material groups Autorstore, Racking and Mech./ Electr. Installations are managed by the respective Category Lead. The Project Procurement Manager AMERICAS will take the lead for the project in close cooperation with the Category team. Project Procurement — during Sales phase (early involvement): be a member of the Sales proposal team, establishing the Supply Plan, identifying which materials have to be approached; define the suppliers to be requested together with peers like a) Category leads b) Global Purchasing reg. supplier strategy; c) Local Project Team; d) Product Center when applicable; work closely with internal stakeholders on scope, requirements and specifications; establish the Project Roadmap and maintain transparency of quotes, ROM vs. budget vs. fixed pricing, technical status, etc.; approach suppliers for first quotes, pre-negotiations and final negotiations; propose the budget calculation (PCO) per material to the Sales project team; negotiate with suppliers to evaluate best price-performance ratio; apply the relevant purchasing conditions; draft, review and negotiate work contracts and other agreements; manage the Project Procurement scope during the project after award. Supplier Management — rate the supplier after project completion (standard latest +6 months after PAC); share ratings with the supplier and organize reviews (Level 1 audit); manage corrective actions with peers (Global Procurement); share performance with the responsible Category Lead; support supplier audits; establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and external partners for the project. Collaboration with Category Management (Autostore perifirals, Racking & Installations) — collaborate with and involve the Category team when Autostore, racking and installations are used for the project; ensure Category team applies correct specifications for materials and project conditions (milestones, payment terms, warranty). Collaboration with Global Procurement — close alignment for the Category leads regarding global supply base development; joint optimizations of tools and methods. Collaboration with the Solution Center — close collaboration with Solution Center teams across Europe; standardize the design with focus on PowerStore Racking and CycloneCarrier Racking with PTC, LGSTC and related suppliers. Savings — define and realize savings potential in the third-party materials for the project. Application requirements
— What you need to succeed Engineering degree or commercial degree with good technical knowledge Minimal 3-5 years' experience in operational and strategic purchasing Supply Chain Management experience in comparable industries and project-oriented solutions: discrete manufacturing industries; not in process industries (chemical, pharma, nutrition); not in pure service companies (e.g., banking, insurance) Good knowledge of contract and local regulations Good negotiation skills Fluent communication in English (ideally mother language); in written and spoken Good and proven knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) SAP R3 MM (Material Management) with focus on purchasing transactions Desirable Diploma in Purchasing (e.g., CIPS certificate) MBA; ideally in Supply Chain Management Any other language besides English & German is beneficial Working experience in an international company with multiple sites Work experience in project business comparable to intralogistics projects (size of projects; technology in HW, SW and automation) Experience as Project Manager to manage trans-regional projects with multiple sites Our promise to you Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit. About Swisslog Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 2,900 experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world’s largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective. Join the journey!
If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking forward to receiving your application! Note for United States job postings (EEO statement)
Swisslog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Swisslog by 2x Get notified about new Project Procurement Manager jobs in
Atlanta, GA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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