Project Leader 1

Knorr Bremse Group; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, is seeking an early‑career or entry‑level project purchaser in Avon, OH. The role coordinates global sourcing, supplier transitions, and change management to deliver quality, cost, delivery and timing objectives.

It requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and exposure to cross-functional teams. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred in related field.
• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or cross-functional environments.
• Knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support global category sourcing strategies.
• Drive productivity pipeline with milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate supplier transitions and internal requirements.
• Lead Technical Review to PPAP with cross-functional teams.
• Establish supplier touchpoint cadence for issues.
• Support manufacturing changeovers and PPAPs.
• Own change requests from kickoff to closure.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Multi-priority handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or Project Management

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Support and execute purchasing projects across the product development, supplier transition, and change management lifecycle. Coordinate stakeholders, suppliers, milestones, and change requests while building technical and project-management capabilities. Responsible for managing assigned projects and workstreams with guidance, maintaining accurate project information, identifying risks, and supporting the successful delivery of quality, cost, delivery, and timing objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Support projects that execute effective global category sourcing strategies.
• Drive the productivity pipeline for assigned projects, including execution, impact tracking, and accurate timeline milestones within project-management systems.
• Drive supplier transition project teams and coordinate internal requirements so approved supplier parts meet timing and milestone expectations.
• Lead Technical Review to PPAP with cross-functional and supplier teams, including feasibility agreement and supplier PPAP submission and approval.
• Establish a structured supplier touchpoint cadence to maintain visibility, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
• Participate in effective manufacturing changeovers, including inventory bank builds, tooling transfers, and supplier PPAPs.
• Own assigned change requests from kickoff through closure and follow up with responsible individuals to drive completion

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of TS16949, APQP, and PPAP processes is a plus.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings to identify risks, opportunities, and technical requirements is a plus.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter or comparable product lifecycle tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability to break down issues, evaluate options, and drive effective solutions.

Experience:

• Years of experience 0-5 years.
• Minimal project management experience in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related cross-functional environment, is preferred.
• Internship, co-op, rotational, or early-career project experience may be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized project management, including prioritization, risk assessment, resource and milestone management, cost awareness, and communication of key takeaways.
• Ability to lead design and manufacturing reviews and facilitate technical dialogue with engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders while working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong relationship building, self-motivation, organization, interpersonal communication, and written communication.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, OH is $75,900–$113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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