Supply Chain & Procurement Project Leader

Ultipro; Montevideo (MD); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Project Leader in Jessup, MD (hybrid) to design, implement, and launch the end-to-end supply chain operating model for major plant startups and strategic initiatives. You will partner with Product Owner, site leadership, and regional/global teams to drive supplier readiness, systems implementation, and production ramp-up.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain or related fields, strong leadership, extensive SAP/ERP experience, and excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or manufacturing operations, including leadership of complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting plant startups, expansions, transfers, transformations, integrations, or other large-scale operational changes strongly preferred.
• Broad knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement, production planning, MRP, capacity planning, SIOP, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, material handling, and finished goods operations.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated supply chain, logistics, and procurement readiness plan aligned with the project scope and timeline.
• Lead local supplier identification, evaluation, selection, qualification, and onboarding with cross-functional partners.
• Ensure supplier agreements, terms, service expectations, and contract requirements are understood and monitored.
• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and components to meet cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and continuity needs.
• Lead production planning readiness including MRP, capacity planning, and SIOP integration.
• Establish inbound/outbound transportation strategies including routing, schedules, and freight requirements.
• Develop warehousing and material flow strategies to support safe, efficient operations.
• Define equipment, space, labor, and process requirements for receiving, storage, and finished goods management.
• Lead SAP readiness for supply chain and scheduling processes, including master data and reporting.
• Establish initial inventory strategy for launch and ramp.
• Lead organizational readiness and change management to adopt new processes and systems.
• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain testing and launch-readiness activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, logistics, inventory, and system risks affecting project timing or service.
• Create and manage the integrated Supply Chain project plan with milestones and risks.
• Establish performance measures to monitor supplier, material, inventory, logistics, system, and launch performance.
• Build capability and readiness of Supply Chain through talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure a disciplined transition from project execution to sustained site ownership.

Skills

Project leadership

Supply chain management

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP / ERP

Supplier negotiation

Change management

Risk management

Executive communication

Global operations

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Operations/Engineering

Advanced degree or certification preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Supply Chain & Procurement Project Leader

• Posted on September 28, 2026

Locations

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Jessup, MD 20794, USA

Locations

Showing 1 location Jessup, MD 20794, USA

• Hybrid
• Logistics
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SUPPL010003

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supply Chain & Procurement Project Leader is accountable for the design, establishment, and launch of the end-to-end supply chain operating model for major plant startups and other strategic business initiatives. Working in close partnership with the Product Owner, site leadership, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Quality and regional and global Supply Chain partners, this role leads the Supply Chain activities required to take a new operation from concept and project planning through supplier and material readiness, systems implementation, production launch, ramp-up, stabilization, and transition to the permanent site organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Own the integrated supply chain,logistics, and procurement readiness plan aligned with the project scope, operating model, implementation timeline, production ramp, and businessobjectives.
• Lead local supplier identification, evaluation,selection, qualification, and onboarding in partnership with Regional Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Ensure supplier agreements, commercial terms, service expectations, and contract requirements are understood, implemented, andmonitoredthroughout the project.
• Partner with Regional Supply Chainto develop and execute raw material andcomponentsourcing strategies that support cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and continuity requirements.
• Lead production planning readiness, including material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, inventory parameters, scheduling processes, and integration with the regional Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
• Establish inbound and outbound transportation strategies, including carrier readiness, routing, lead times, delivery schedules, freight requirements, and escalation processes.
• Develop warehousing, storage, material flow, material handling, point-of-use delivery, and finished goods strategies that support safe and efficient operations.
• Define equipment, space, labor, and process requirements forreceiving,storage, material movement, packaging, shipping, and finished goods management.
• Lead SAP and related system readiness for supply chain and scheduling processes, including master data, planning parameters, status boards, delivery points, transactions, reporting, testing, and user readiness.
• Establish the initial inventory strategy for launch and ramp, including pipeline requirements, component safety stock levels, raw material, WIP, finished goods, and supplier-held inventory.
• Lead organizational readiness and change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new supply chain processes, systems, roles, and operating practices in support of site startup and ramp-up objectives.
• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain testing and launch-readiness activities,identifyinggaps, interdependencies, and recovery actions before startup and production ramp.
• Identifyand mitigate supply, capacity,logistics, inventory, and system risks that could affect project timing, customer service, cost, or operational continuity.
• Create and manage the integrated Supply Chain project plan, including milestones, decisions, interdependencies, risks, issue resolution, and progress reporting.
• Establish performance measures and readiness criteria tomonitorsupplier, material, inventory,logistics, system, and launch performance.
• Build the capability and readiness of the Supply Chain organization through effective talent acquisition, onboarding, development, knowledge transfer, and succession planning.
• Ensure a disciplined transition from project execution to sustained site ownership following launch performance.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This is a highly visible project leadership role requiring broad supply chain and procurementexpertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to lead through influence in a complex, cross-functional environment. The position works across business, functional, supplier, and geographic boundaries and must integrate multiple supply chain disciplines into one cohesive startup-readiness strategy.

The roleoperateswith a high degree of independence and is accountable foranticipatingsupply chain implications, clarifying ownership, escalating risks, andmaintainingmomentum against project commitments.

Successrequiresbalancing strategic planning with hands-on execution while adapting to changing business needs, regional requirements, supplier conditions, and project priorities.

The key deliverable is a launch-ready operation with the right equipment and materials, in the right quantities, at the right locations, and available at the right time to support production and customer requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related fieldrequired; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement,logistics, materials management, or manufacturing operations, including leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supporting plant startups, expansions, transfers, transformations, integrations, or other large-scale operational changesstronglypreferred.
• Broad knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement, production planning, MRP, capacity planning, SIOP, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, material handling, and finished goods operations.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system,
• Strong project and change leadership skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear plans, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners,facilitatedecisions, resolve ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Strong supplier negotiation, contract management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, including the use of operational data toidentifyrisks and guide decisions.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and executive communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Experience working across regions and cultures in a global manufacturing organization preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, compliance, confidentiality, and ethical business practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role will entail significant domestic travel (up to 75% depending on location of applicant) and possible international travel may be required based on project activity and business needs.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range: $108200-$185200

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.

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