Strategic Sourcing Project Manager (Onsite)

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Dental, medical, vision insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Watlow, a global technology and manufacturing leader based in St. Louis, is seeking a proactive Project Manager, Sourcing to lead supplier transition initiatives across North America.

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager, you will manage end-to-end sourcing projects, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time release to production. Ideal candidates bring a 5+ year track record in supplier development and project management in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain roles such as supplier development, sourcing, or project management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong business judgment and financial acumen.
• Well organized with a detail-oriented mindset; able to lead through influence and coach cross-functional teams toward shared goals.
• Ability to travel 20-30% to suppliers and Watlow sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects for supplier transitions across regions.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive supplier qualification and development to ensure on-time release to production.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives within assigned sourcing categories.
• Track performance with KPIs and report progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality and product teams to meet targets.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP systems

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Watlow, a global technology and manufacturing leader based in St. Louis, is seeking a proactive Project Manager, Sourcing to lead supplier transition initiatives across North America.

Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager, you will manage end-to-end sourcing projects, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time release to production. Ideal candidates bring a 5+ year track record in supplier development and project management in manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP