Proven experience in project management within procurement, supply chain, or CPG/manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of raw materials and/or packaging sourcing and specifications
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Financial acumen – ability to build and assess business cases, track savings, and evaluate project ROI
Requirements:
Lead end-to-end productivity projects involving supplier changes, supply chain optimization, and specification modifications for raw materials and packaging
Support development of and maintain detailed project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables in line with expected ATO dates
Engage and align cross-functional partners to deliver key milestones
Job description
Duration: 05 months Contract with possible extension
Description: The Ventures Procurement team requires a contractor to lead productivity projects focused on raw materials and packaging. This individual will drive cost savings and efficiency improvements through supplier/supply chain changes and specification changes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and remain financially viable.
Project Leadership & Execution
Lead end-to-end productivity projects involving supplier changes, supply chain optimization, and specification modifications for raw materials and packaging
Support development of and maintain detailed project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables in line with expected ATO dates
Identify suppliers to meet specifications aligned with R&D
Cross-Functional Coordination
Engage and align cross-functional partners (e.g., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Regulatory) to deliver key milestones
Facilitate working sessions and drive accountability across stakeholder groups in conjunction with PCM organization
Remove barriers and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track
Financial Oversight
Continuously evaluate and validate the financial viability of each project throughout its lifecycle
Track projected savings vs. actuals and flag deviations early
Prepare business cases and financial analyses to support decision-making
Stakeholder Reporting & Governance
Provide regular status reports to upper management on project progress, risks, and financial performance
Prepare and present approval requests to senior leadership at key decision gates
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all project decisions
Key Deliverables
Project plans with defined milestones and timelines for each productivity initiative
Regular status reports (cadence TBD) for upper management
Financial viability assessments at each project stage gate
Approval request packages for senior leadership review
Post-project close-out reports with documented savings and lessons learned
Success Metrics
On-time delivery of project milestones
Realized productivity savings vs. target
Stakeholder satisfaction (cross-functional partners and leadership)
Quality of reporting and governance documentation
Required Qualifications
Proven experience in project management within procurement, supply chain, or CPG/manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of raw materials and/or packaging sourcing and specifications
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Financial acumen – ability to build and assess business cases, track savings, and evaluate project ROI
Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Ventures, innovation, or high-growth business environment
PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification
Background in supplier transitions, specification changes, or reformulation projects
Familiarity with stage-gate or similar project governance frameworks
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