Supply Chain Project Manager / Project Supply Lead

FLSmidth; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 114.723.000 - 143.403.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recognition platform access

Global connectivity

Descripción de la vacante

FLSmidth is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager / Project Supply Lead to oversee the supply chain workstream for customer projects in a capital equipment business. You will coordinate procurement, planning, logistics, supplier quality, and project execution to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain or related fields, strong project management and ERP tooling experience, and the ability to work in a global, matrix organization with travel as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business or related field (master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics, preferably in capital equipment or engineered-to-order industries.
• Knowledge of project management processes (PMP or equivalent certification desirable).
• Knowledge of supplier development, contract management, and international logistics.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the supply chain aspects of assigned customer projects, from order intake through final delivery.
• Ensure supply chain milestones (purchase orders, supplier readiness, logistics handoffs) are achieved on time.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans aligned with overall project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, monitor and report progress.
• Coordinate sourcing strategies with category managers and buyers to meet project-specific needs.
• Support negotiation of delivery schedules, expediting, and resolution of supplier delays.
• Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing to provide estimates associated with material costs and with logistics for packing and delivery costs.
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance monitoring, if new.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics for project-critical materials and equipment.
• Ensure packaging, transportation, and documentation meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to avoid bottlenecks or delays in global transport.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical supply risks to project leadership with solutions.
• Manage change requests affecting supply chain scope, schedule, or cost.
• Track and report supply chain costs, savings, and budget adherence.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Global logistics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

MS Project

Primavera

Descripción del empleo

Supply Chain Project Manager / Project Supply Lead - 2 year contract with a view to extend The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for managing the supply chain workstream within customer projects in a project-focused, engineered-to-order capital equipment business. Acting as the link between procurement, planning, logistics, supplier quality, and the project execution team, this role ensures that materials, components, and sub-systems are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the supply chain aspects of assigned customer projects, from order intake through final delivery.
• Ensure supply chain milestones (purchase orders, supplier readiness, logistics handoffs) are achieved on time.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans aligned with overall project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, monitor and report progress.
• Coordinate sourcing strategies with category managers and buyers to meet project-specific needs.
• Support negotiation of delivery schedules, expediting, and resolution of supplier delays.
• Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing to provide all estimates associated with material costs (internally manufactured or purchased); with quality for all material certifications, inspections; and with logistics for packing and delivery costs.
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance monitoring, if new.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics for project-critical materials and equipment.
• Ensure packaging, transportation, and documentation meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to avoid bottlenecks or delays in global transport.
• Identify supply chain risks (supplier capacity, long lead items, logistics disruptions) and develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical supply risks to project management leadership with recommended solutions.
• Manage change requests affecting supply chain scope, schedule, or cost.
• Track and report supply chain costs, savings, and budget adherence for assigned projects.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, supplier performance, and logistics efficiency.
• Support project cash flow management by aligning supplier payment terms with invoicing milestones.
• Provide regular project reporting to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics, preferably in capital equipment or engineered-to-order industries.
• Strong understanding of project management processes (PMP or equivalent certification desirable).
• Knowledge of supplier development, contract management, and international logistics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrix organization and travel to supplier or customer sites as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Adaptability to shifting priorities in a project-driven environment
• Strong project execution discipline within a supply chain context
• Supplier and stakeholder management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Results orientation with focus on on-time delivery
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally. FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.