Global Supplier Optimization Lead

BD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead supplier footprint optimization and end-to-end supplier transfers, aligning with category strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity and scalability.

You will coordinate across Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain and external suppliers, driving governance, risk mitigation and on-time delivery of strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years leading complex supply chain or supplier transfer projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in supplier transfer and supply base optimization initiatives.
• Strong project management expertise including planning, governance, risk mitigation, and execution.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Experience with suppliers and manufacturing partners end‑to‑end.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supplier footprint optimization and supplier transfer projects aligned with category and sourcing strategies.
• Develop project roadmaps, implementation plans, milestones, governance structures, and success metrics.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities that improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity, supply chain resilience, and business growth.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D.
• Serve as the central project leader, connecting stakeholders, facilitating decisions, resolving issues, and maintaining alignment throughout project execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Executive presentation

Communication

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

BD in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead supplier footprint optimization and end-to-end supplier transfers, aligning with category strategies to improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity and scalability.

You will coordinate across Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain and external suppliers, driving governance, risk mitigation and on-time delivery of strategic initiatives.