Project Specialist

B&W MEGTEC; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Recovery & Package Products is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate supply chain activities, manage contracts, and ensure project performance metrics are met. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in project and supply chain management, contributing to strategic planning and operational success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a medium to large organization.
• Preferred experience in complex commodities or project management.
• Roles like Buyer, Scheduler, Operations, Engineering, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Act as Supply Chain contact for project managers and Engineering.
• Develop procurement plans and strategies for purchased items.
• Create Proposal Status documents to track activities.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Job Description - Project Manager (2300005F)

Description:

1. Act as the Supply Chain contact/interface point for proposal/project managers, Engineering, and Scheduling, coordinating activities with the Supply Management commodity organizations.
2. Assist Supply Management in developing procurement plans and strategies for all purchased items, collaborating with Category Managers, commodity buyers, proposal/project managers, and Global Sourcing Offices.
3. Create Proposal Status documents to track and report activities.
4. Review and evaluate Customer specifications and documents for potential impacts on the business, adjusting strategies accordingly. This includes considering customer requirements, potential costs or risks, and applicability of commercial flow-down considerations.
5. Provide feedback and interface with proposal/project managers to understand proposal strategies and supplier impacts.
6. Develop proposal RFQ packages for selected equipment/materials during the proposal stage, coordinating supplier meetings and communications as needed.
7. Coordinate with Supply Management to include relevant information in the company's proposal, including deviations from customer documents and potential savings.
8. Ensure all documents substantiate pricing and schedules.
9. Post-contract award, lead a kick-off meeting with commodity organizations to discuss sourcing plans, terms, schedules, and commitments.
10. Coordinate with Legal and Project Managers to develop applicable flow-down terms based on negotiated commercial terms.
11. Communicate deviations from standard terms and conditions and support supplier negotiations as required.
12. Support claim resolution activities, gather documentation, develop recovery strategies, and lead negotiations to maximize supplier recovery.
13. Report to executive leadership on project performance and Supply Management contributions.
14. Manage strategic contracts effectively.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
2. 5+ years of experience in a medium to large organization, with experience in complex commodities or project management preferred.
3. Experience in roles such as Buyer, Scheduler, Operations, Engineering, or Accounting.
4. Process improvement training and experience.
5. Leadership experience.

Primary Location: Chanute, KS (090) 1700 S. Washington Ave. Chanute 66720

Job: Project Management

Organization: Recovery & Package Products