Posting Job Strategic Sourcing Project Manager - Advantage Sales And Marketing : Job Details

The Strategic Sourcing Project Manager with expertise and creativity is responsible for managing both technical and business projects for the Strategic Sourcing team. This position manages heavy project load and will track status, resource allocation, and ensure on time completion and documented savings. The Strategic Sourcing Project Manager will work cross-functionally with stakeholders and executive to coordinate project delivery from initiation through completion.

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of project milestones and deliverables.
• Manage project risks and issues proactively; escalate when necessary and drive resolution.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes. Provide regular status updates, report progress during internal meetings, and executive briefings.
• Align procurement objectives with internal customer needs through structured project frameworks.
• Track and report on project KPIs including timelines, savings targets, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management or related field
• Demonstrated success with cross-functional sourcing or procurement-related projects

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Project planning and execution
• Vendor and stakeholder coordination
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies

Travel and/or Driving Requirements- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in a home based environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.