Sourcing Project Manager

Job Title:

Sourcing Project Manager – Navy Defense Business:
Leslie Controls, Inc.

Location:

Tampa, FLTravel requirement:
Approx. 20% (to CIRCOR sites and suppliers in North America)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a results-driven Sourcing Project Manager to lead and execute supplier transition initiatives, cost-savings projects, and cross-functional implementations across our Valves sites in Tampa, FL and Warren, MA sites. This role requires strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to optimize our sourcing strategies and drive measurable results.

This strategic leader will also be responsible for supporting CIRCOR growth as it relates to managing the integration of acquired companies into our existing supply chain network. This includes managing and optimizing supply chain operations, ensuring smooth transitions, and supporting post-acquisition integration efforts.

Principal

Activities:

Supplier Transition & Cost Management:

Lead the end-to-end transition of parts and components from existing suppliers to new, qualified suppliers

Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless transitions with minimal disruption to operations

Develop and manage project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and communication strategies for all transition projects

Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to improve overall cost performance

Continuously monitor and benchmark market trends, and implement strategies to reduce costs

Commodity Data Analysis & Cost Reduction:

Review and analyze commodity spend data across business units to identify trends, consolidation opportunities, and cost-savings initiatives

Collaborate with Commodity Management and Strategic Sourcing teams to prioritize and develop savings projects

Build business cases and track financial impact of savings initiatives

Project Implementation & Site

Collaboration:

Partner with manufacturing and distribution sites to implement sourcing projects, including new supplier onboarding, process changes, and inventory adjustments

Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops to drive alignment and successful implementation

Support RFQ activities for follow-on production and new product introduction

Monitor performance post-implementation to ensure expected outcomes are achieved

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, timelines, and deliverables

Prepare and present project status reports and performance metrics to senior leadership

Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support long-term sourcing goals

Leadership and Team Management:

Lead and mentor multi-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, inventory control, and demand planning, to meet organizational goals and supply chain KPIsDevelop, implement, and track the performance of team objectives and individual goals to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence

Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and ensure effective communication between supply chain teams, production, and other key departments

Organize and lead regular meetings to review performance, resolve issues, and align objectives across teams

Acquisition Integration Support:

Assist in the planning and execution of integration strategies for newly acquired companies into the existing supply chain network

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, logistics, operations) to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities into the supply chain

Analyze and map supply chain processes and systems of acquired companies to identify areas for improvement and alignment with existing processes

Support the transfer of supply chain data, documentation, and…