Strategic Sourcing & Localization Manager

ebm-papst Inc.; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ebm-papst Inc. in Telford, TN is seeking a Project / Process Manager to lead strategic sourcing and localization projects for components and subassemblies.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics and Suppliers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to technical, commercial, and quality requirements. The role emphasizes supplier development, cost reduction, capacity planning and risk mitigation, with responsibility for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• PM Certification strongly preferred.
• LEAN principles knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• Lead component sourcing and localization projects from concept through production implementation.
• Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Plan and implement plant-wide projects per management and supplier requirements.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide status reports on project milestones and recovery plans as required.
• Assign tasks or responsibilities across the project team.
• Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
• Lend technical expertise to the Sourcing Group for the review and selection of new suppliers for localized production.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PM Certification

Engineering / Supply Chain background

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Smart Sheet

Job description

ebm-papst Inc. in Telford, TN is seeking a Project / Process Manager to lead strategic sourcing and localization projects for components and subassemblies.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics and Suppliers to ensure timely delivery and adherence to technical, commercial, and quality requirements. The role emphasizes supplier development, cost reduction, capacity planning and risk mitigation, with responsibility for