Associate GCM Project Manager

Trimble

Westminster (CO)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 93,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Trimble seeks an Associate GCM Project Manager to optimize global supply chains through data-driven insights and strategic sourcing. You will drive cost reduction, ensure material continuity for hardware products, and build strong supplier relationships in a multinational tech environment.

You’ll lead cross-functional projects, apply advanced analytics, and partner with engineering and program teams during new product introductions to implement robust sourcing strategies worldwide.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive experience in Project Management leading teams to deliver on time and on target.
Advanced expertise with data tools including Excel, Google Sheets, SmartSheets, and ERP systems like Oracle or Agile.
Proven capability in negotiating pricing, supply agreements, long‑term, and statements of work.
Exceptional communication and team‑building skills with a track record of presenting to multinational cross‑functional groups.

Responsibilities

Spearhead cross‑functional projects to resource or dual‑source critical materials, mitigating production risks and optimizing total cost.
Drive strategic cost reduction initiatives with the supply base to achieve quarterly targets and present financial results to executive management.
Collaborate with Design Engineering and Program teams during new product introductions to implement robust global sourcing strategies.
Act as the global data analytics champion, utilizing advanced reporting tools to evaluate supplier forecasting, material float, and buffer stock agreements.
Cultivate high‑level relationships with global suppliers while conducting executive performance reviews and scorecard cadences.

Skills

Data tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SmartSheets

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Business

Tools

Oracle

Agile

Job description

Optimize Global Supply Chains and Cost Efficiency as our Next Associate GCM Project Manager!

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on global supply chains using data-driven insights and strategic sourcing? Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you to drive cost reduction, ensure continuity of supply, and build key supplier relationships in a dynamic, multinational technology environment.

About Us:

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing Trimble’s global supply chain networks, directly influencing key financial outcomes and securing material continuity for cutting‑edge hardware products. You will have a unique dual impact, blending strategic global commodity management with advanced data analytics to design and implement innovative sourcing strategies that shape our manufacturing resilience worldwide.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

Spearhead cross‑functional projects to resource or dual‑source critical materials, mitigating production risks and optimizing total cost.
Drive strategic cost reduction initiatives with the supply base to achieve quarterly targets and present financial results to executive management.
Collaborate with Design Engineering and Program teams during new product introductions to implement robust global sourcing strategies.
Act as the global data analytics champion, utilizing advanced reporting tools to evaluate supplier forecasting, material float, and buffer stock agreements.
Cultivate high‑level relationships with global suppliers while conducting executive performance reviews and scorecard cadences.

Essential Skills and Experience:

5+ years of progressive experience in Project Management leading teams to deliver on time and on target.
Advanced expertise with data tools including Excel, Google Sheets, SmartSheets, and ERP systems like Oracle or Agile.
Proven capability in negotiating pricing, supply agreements, long‑term, and statements of work.
Exceptional communication and team‑building skills with a track record of presenting to multinational cross‑functional groups.
Bachelors degree in engineering (BSEE/BSME) or Business with technical experience.

Bonus Points For:

Experience managing complex projects with engineering and suppliers in a global environment.
Experience acting as an internal super‑user for analytics systems such as Cognos or DOMO.
Background managing complex electronic or mechanical manufacturing commodities in a global environment.

Logistics:

Location: Westminster, CO or Dayton, OH - in office 4 days per week Travel Requirement: 15%

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

At Trimble, we’re not just a company that does good. We are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real‑World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world’s most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You’ll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose‑driven culture means you’ll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data‑driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like‑minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We’re a company of visionary pragmatists; who think boldly and build things that work.

Compensation:

Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Hiring Range $67,700.00–$93,200.00 Pay Rate Type Salary Bonus Eligible? Yes Commission Eligible? No

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Time off plans
retirement plans
tax savings plans for health
dependent care and commuter expenses
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic.

We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble.

For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

Candidate Privacy Notices by Country If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact careers@trimble.com.

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics.

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