Sourcing Project Analyst

Experience required: 2+ years Position overview: Main Responsibilities: The Sourcing Project Analyst will be responsible for the following elements of Sourcing related projects:  Complete all tasks assigned within a program, to achieve project milestone and deliverables.  Effectively communicate project updates to team members in a timely and clear fashion.  Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals within the transition remit.  Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company to resolve challenges or action items.  Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.  Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.  Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project.  Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.  More specifically:  Initial Customer quality requirement assessment and close out of approval to resource.  Sample PO placement and order acknowledgement.  Collaboration with the supply base, to monitor all stages of production planning and execution.  Expediting sample and quality documentation to program timing.  Driving Internal/External approval process in line with specific Customer requirements.  PIPO at SKU level to achieve implementation of savings ahead of schedule.  Close out internal system updates to ensure data accuracy and document formal hand over process to the Optimas Supply Chain team.  Problem resolution and escalation.  Other relevant tasks and duties. Key Competencies: The ideal candidate should have the following competencies: • Strategic Vision. • Results driven. • Embrace change. • Collaboration and Influence. • Entrepreneurial spirit. Qualifications and Skills: • Bachelor’s Degree in business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering related field • 3 years + experience as a buyer in industrial/manufacturing environment • Supplier relationship and contract management experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Strong interpersonal communication skills • Organized, self-starter with ability to multi-task • Project Management and/or Lean Six Sigma experience preferred  Smartsheet Experience a Plus  NetSuite Experience a Plus