Sourcing & Transformation Project Lead

The Sourcing & Transformation Project Lead leads complex, cross-functional product and supply-chain transformation projects from strategy through implementation and value realization. The role orchestrates Procurement, R&D/Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Category Management and supplier partners to deliver competitive product cost, supply resilience, quality and on-time execution.

What You Will Do

You will lead cross-functional project teams, develop project-specific sourcing and supply-chain strategies, drive make/buy and supplier decisions, and ensure early Procurement and supplier involvement in NPDI/NPI projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You have a consistent track record of leading complex projects in dynamic environments, translating strategic objectives into executable plans, setting priorities and driving decisions and results across organizational boundaries.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in complex high-tech or industrial environments
• Strong project leadership background with demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives against scope, schedule, quality, cost, risk and benefit targets
• Relevant Project Management certification is preferred
• University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong strategic sourcing and commercial skills, including supplier strategy, negotiation, total-cost thinking and business-case development
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to understand product cost, TCO, value drivers and benefit realization
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and to create alignment in complex stakeholder environments
• Structured project and change leadership: able to translate ambiguity into executable plans, drive decisions and maintain momentum through implementation
• Strong technical-commercial orientation with the ability to translate engineering requirements into supplier, manufacturability, cost and supply-risk implications
• Analytical problem solving and continuous-improvement mindset; Lean, Six Sigma or similar certification is preferred
• Strong relationship-building and supplier-partnership skills, combined with a hands-on, self-directed drive for results
• Disciplined governance and executive communication skills, including concise reporting of performance, risks, trade-offs, decisions and required escalations
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to work effectively across global and multicultural teams

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Company pension
• Range of employee benefits