Procurement Program Manager

GENTHERM GmbH; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that support cost, quality, delivery and supplier performance for power generation and off-highway cooling module programs.

The role requires guiding supplier-related activities through APQP phases, working with Procurement, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations and suppliers to ensure on-time execution and successful production handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement, program management, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of APQP, ISO9001, supplier quality & launches.
• Strong PM, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; ERP or procurement systems experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to support suppliers and plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement programs and cost-reduction initiatives from identification through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve program milestones and deliverables.
• Manage supplier activities through APQP phases for validation, launch, and production.
• Support supplier selection and negotiations with Commodity Managers and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, cost savings, timing, quality, and risk; drive corrective actions.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Ensure successful implementation of sourcing changes with communication and transition planning.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com .

PROCUREMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

The Procurement Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional programs that support business objectives related to cost, quality, delivery, supplier performance, and risk, focusing on purchased parts. This role manages procurement aspects of Power Generation and Off-Highway cooling module programs from concept through implementation, working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, and suppliers. The Procurement Program Manager ensures projects are executed on time and program requirements are successfully transitioned into production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead procurement programs and cost-reduction initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation, ensuring alignment with business and financial objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Procurement, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and plant personnel to achieve program milestones and deliverables, particularly acting as a liaison between Procurement and other groups
• Manage supplier-related activities through applicable APQP phases, ensuring readiness for validation, launch, and production implementation.
• Support supplier selection and negotiations in partnership with Commodity Managers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, material cost savings, timing, quality, and supply risk; elevate issues and lead corrective actions when needed.
• Provide regular status updates to business and procurement leadership.
• Ensure successful implementation of approved sourcing changes, including stakeholder communication, supplier accountability, and transition planning.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, program management, engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Working knowledge of APQP, ISO9001, supplier quality requirements, and manufacturing launch processes.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tracking tools; experience with ERP, sourcing, or procurement systems preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to support suppliers, plants, and program activities.

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Company: Modine Manufacturing Company (US)

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