Project Procurement Lead

Project Procurement Lead

Join Our Team at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Mexico (Onsite)

As our next Project Procurement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading end-to-end supply chain activities for strategic programs, including new product launches, program transfers, sourcing initiatives, and cost reduction efforts.

You will act as the central point of coordination across procurement, engineering, operations, quality, and logistics—ensuring supplier readiness, material availability, and operational alignment to meet project timelines and business objectives.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Global Impact – Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams on strategic programs
• Innovation & Growth – Be part of cutting-edge product launches and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborative Culture – Work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and ownership
• Career Development – Opportunities to expand your expertise in supply chain and program leadership

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the supply chain owner across the full program lifecycle (RFQ → sourcing → launch → production)
• Establish sourcing decision reviews and track execution through successful program launch
• Align sourcing strategies with program milestones, timelines, and business objectives
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and escalate risks across cross-functional teams
• Own BOM cost management for new product launches and program transfers within SCS
• Support supplier benchmarking initiatives, including collaboration with global Johnson Electric sites
• Lead and support cross-functional program reviews (SCS, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics)
• Serve as the single point of contact for Supply Chain Services within cross-functional teams (CFTs)
• Manage material readiness, tooling (if applicable), purchase orders, supplier confirmations, ERP accuracy, and ramp-up planning
• Track procurement-related open issues, supplier performance, and readiness status to support launch timelines
• Ensure Start of Production (SOP) readiness by identifying and removing bottlenecks
• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to support supplier approvals
• Collaborate with Finance to support supplier payments, invoices, and pre-launch financial requirements
• Provide regular reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on project and launch status

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, with exposure to project/program management
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with APQP and program launch processes
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and strong proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools is an asset
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams
• Understanding of direct and indirect materials supporting project execution

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.