Sourcing Project Manager (F/M/D) 1

Overview

In this role you will lead de-risking and strategic sourcing initiatives for the Aerospace, Defense & Marine segment, partnering with Category Managers and cross-functional teams across EMEA. You will own end-to-end sourcing projects, from scoping to implementation, focusing on risk reduction, cost and continuity. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on RFQ execution and supplier transitions in a global manufacturing context. You’ll work closely with plants, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver measurable benefits and governance-aligned results.

Pay / Benefits

• Life insurance
• Private medical healthcare package
• Employee referral bonus
• Multisport co-financing
• Performance-based bonus plans
• Collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing de-risking projects from scoping through execution, implementation and stabilization
• Collaborate with Category Managers to set objectives, timelines, success criteria, and dependencies
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities on high-impact risks and opportunities
• Drive initiatives such as dual sourcing, re-sourcing, supplier transfers, capacity expansions, and optimization
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities: stakeholder alignment, RFQ prep/execution, supplier engagement, evaluation, recommendations, nomination, and implementation
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, risks and mitigation actions with performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with TE policies, governance, quality, safety, ITAR/EAR, and customer requirements
• Act as central coordination point among Category Management, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Monitor progress, address constraints, and drive issue resolution to protect project timelines
• Prepare updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership
• Support Category Managers by taking operational ownership of RFQ execution and supplier engagement

Key requirements

• Bachelor–level education in a related field
• 8+ years in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, or Continuous Improvement
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in a global matrix organization
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes (RFQs, supplier evaluation, awarding, implementation)
• Experience with supplier transitions, dual sourcing, supply continuity, de-risking or resilience initiatives
• Experience with manufacturing plants, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers in manufacturing-intensive environments (preferably A&D)
• Structured project management skills with governance and performance tracking
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent English communication skills

• Influence without authority
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Strategic sourcing
• RFQ management
• Supplier evaluation and selection

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