FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Sourcing Project Manager
Sensata Technologies. Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in project management, sourcing, and procurement within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on supplier qualification and risk management. Proficient in developing project plans, tracking performance, and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementSourcing ExperienceSupplier QualificationCost AnalysisFluent English Communication
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Project PlanningRisk ManagementSupplier SourcingCost EvaluationValue AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesChange ImplementationNPI SourcingAPQPFMEA
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganization SkillsTime Management SkillsCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordPowerPointExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP Certification
Industry Keywords
AutomotiveManufacturingIndustrial ProductsElectrical EquipmentConsumer Electronics
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize project progress.
- Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify project requirements.
- Develop comprehensive project plans and manage resource allocation, progress tracking, change control, testing, documentation, training, and status reports.
- Track project performance and analyze completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
- Communicate and present project schedules, statuses, and updates to team members.
- Track and update project scope, schedule, and costs.
- Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Lead sourcing projects from initiation through qualification, trial production, and mass-production delivery.
- Own the sourcing workstream, including supplier identification, quotation management, price and cost analysis, supplier quality readiness, risk tracking, and milestone delivery.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Program Management, Engineering, New Product/Process Engineering, Quality, and Procurement.
- Lead project reviews with global and regional stakeholders, communicate status and risks, drive issue resolution, and escalate when required.
- Apply project and supplier qualification methods such as APQP, PPAP, and FMEA where applicable.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Proven experience in sourcing, project purchasing, procurement project management, supplier development, NPI sourcing, or a comparable cross-functional project role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in automotive is preferred but not mandatory; relevant backgrounds may include industrial products, electrical equipment, power tools, home appliances, or consumer electronics.
- Practical experience with supplier sourcing, RFQs, price and cost evaluation, supplier selection, qualification, and launch or change implementation.
- Experience in cost-reduction, value analysis/value engineering, localization, resourcing, material change, or design-change projects is highly desirable, particularly for UCR assignments.
- Knowledge of common manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, assembly, and related supplier processes is preferred.
- An engineering or other technical background is preferred, with the ability to understand product, design, material, process, quality, and cost trade-offs.
- Fluent spoken and written English is required, including the ability to participate actively in international meetings, communicate directly with global stakeholders, and present project updates.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization without direct reports.
- PMP certification is beneficial but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with suppliers and external customers.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Enriching environment
- Mutual respect and open communication
- Opportunities to work across functions, countries, and cultures
- Employee access to Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China