Procurement Project/Program Manager

Key Responsibilities:- Provides daily oversight and management of key procurement programs that support ongoing business functions- Responsible for driving program optimization and growth- Identify opportunities and drive the execution of projects to further the programs- Analyze processes and develop enhancement strategies- Liaise with internal stakeholders and category owners to ensure category program operations are meeting expectations- Develop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management- Manage supplier performance and relationship, escalating issues as necessary- Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-buildingFunctional and Technical Skills- Expertise in project/program management- Experience in problem solving, creative thinking and continuous improvement- Experience in defining and tracking metrics and developing processes to monitor and improve program performance- Ability to redefine priorities and allocate resources appropriately- Experience providing weekly / monthly reporting and implementing feedback- Automation knowledge (PowerApps, PowerAutomate) (Nice to have)- Knowledge of sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP) (nice to have)Leadership/Behavioral- Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication skills- Self-starter with a problem-solving approach and outside of the box thinking- Ability to identify emerging risk and opportunity areas- Excellent leadership skillsExperience & Qualifications- 4+ years of experience in project/program management- Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management,- High level of English language competency (verbal and written)- Certified in Project management, Agile, Scrum Master and/or Six Sigma (nice to have)