Project Manager Supplier Management

Location:

Hanover (Logistic Ctr), PA, United States Job  We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story;

you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.Join us as aProject Manager Supplier Management Your main responsibilities POSITION OVERVIEW The Project Manager, Supplier Management is responsible for leading supplier-related initiatives that support new product introductions, supply continuity, quality performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence across the supply chain. This role serves as the primary liaison between

Procurement, Supplier Development, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and external suppliers toensure supplier capabilities, performance expectations, and project deliverables are aligned with business objectives.

This individual utilizes strong project management disciplines, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business results related to quality, delivery, cost, and supplier development.

Essential Function Manage integrated processes between departments
• Drive Standardization and simplification of supplier management processes across the organization.
• Ensure PRRs (Product Readiness Reviews) and SAs (Supplier Assessments) are reviewed, completed, and compliant.
• Ensure Quality Audits are reviewed and completed.
• Elevate supplier issues to SQE (Supplier Quality Engineer) for corrective action.

Project Management
• Manage cross-functional stakeholder alignment among Procurement,Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, and Finance.
• Track and communicate new supplier selection.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, communication plans, and status reportingmechanisms.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implementmitigation plans to prevent schedule or impacts.

Supplier Relationship Management
• Identify, evaluate, develop & maintain - lead structured and cross functional approach to performance management.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate supplier performance metrics including quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, costcompetitiveness, and capacity utilization.
• Maintain supplier management dashboards, KPIs, reporting tools,and performance analytics.
• Hold accountable to KPI’s.
• Contract execution driving key legal & commercial inputs.
• Lead supplier-related projects from initiation through execution andsustainment, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.
• Support all product initiatives.

Processes & Systems
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate root causes, develop sustainable solutions, and prevent recurrence ofissues.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across supplier management and procurement functions.

Cross Functional Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively lead, motivate, and influenceleaders, peers, direct reports, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Develops strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and external supplier network to drive alignment and execution.
• Facilitates productive discussions, resolves conflicts constructively,and aligns stakeholders around common goals and priorities.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth,…