Purchasing project manager job description
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Purchasing project manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in purchasing project manager job postings.
Sample purchasing project manager requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Strong understanding of purchasing and supply chain management processes
- Proficiency in MS Office and other project management software
- PMP certification or equivalent
Sample required purchasing project manager soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions
Purchasing project manager job description example 1
Apple purchasing project manager job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Software and Services
+ Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills, with a very high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records
+ Experience delivering in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, highly dynamic environment with flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to sudden changes in priorities and emerging issues
+ Strong ability to collaborate with all levels within the organization and a willingness to establish and maintain relationships and partner with various teams to work cross-functionally
+ Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to explain complex or technical problems & solutions
+ Excel or Numbers proficiency
+ Previous inventory and purchasing experience is required
+ Must be able to lift 50lbs
**Description**
- Oversee the processing of purchase requests for goods and services (OPEX PR, AOU Work Store, AOU PR, and CapEx Lab Genius submissions) for WTE SCV and worldwide - Handle shipping and receiving of fixed assets and AOU for WTE SCV - Supervise the shipping/inventory warehouse and the process for best use of the resource - Establish the AOU Inventory lab and determine an inventory of frequently used supplies to create an instant fulfillment system for WTE worldwide - Create, implement, and maintain a system for tracking all fixed assets, AOU, and other required equipment and run yearly fixed asset audit for WTE SCV and worldwide - Budgeting, managing and tracking CAPEX/OPEX spending for WTE SCV and worldwide - Managing the data collection of budget planning proposals for WTE orgs and teams, rolling up to a consolidated budget plan - Work closely with finance to assess priorities for tracking and spending - Handle purchase requisitions for non-US divisions & non-SCV sites - Partner with cross-functional management to create and implement cost center level policies to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures - Troubleshooting orders, shipments, and/or supplier setup request roadblocks and unblocking them providing quick resolutions - Create, maintain, and document efficient processes for our purchasing and inventory team from end to end (including fixed asset inventory) for and non-US sites - Other various finance related tasks including, but not limited to: utilization of internal systems such as Supplier Connect, SAP and other finance tools, managing and tracking Work closely with WTE, WTE Construction PM, Admins, and RE&D to facilitate the expansion of WTE in SCV
**Education & Experience**
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in a related field desired
**Additional Requirements**
+ - Experience building and instituting an inventory system from the ground up a plus
+ - Experience with Apple products a plus
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Software and Services
+ Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills, with a very high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records
+ Experience delivering in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, highly dynamic environment with flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to sudden changes in priorities and emerging issues
+ Strong ability to collaborate with all levels within the organization and a willingness to establish and maintain relationships and partner with various teams to work cross-functionally
+ Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to explain complex or technical problems & solutions
+ Excel or Numbers proficiency
+ Previous inventory and purchasing experience is required
+ Must be able to lift 50lbs
**Description**
- Oversee the processing of purchase requests for goods and services (OPEX PR, AOU Work Store, AOU PR, and CapEx Lab Genius submissions) for WTE SCV and worldwide - Handle shipping and receiving of fixed assets and AOU for WTE SCV - Supervise the shipping/inventory warehouse and the process for best use of the resource - Establish the AOU Inventory lab and determine an inventory of frequently used supplies to create an instant fulfillment system for WTE worldwide - Create, implement, and maintain a system for tracking all fixed assets, AOU, and other required equipment and run yearly fixed asset audit for WTE SCV and worldwide - Budgeting, managing and tracking CAPEX/OPEX spending for WTE SCV and worldwide - Managing the data collection of budget planning proposals for WTE orgs and teams, rolling up to a consolidated budget plan - Work closely with finance to assess priorities for tracking and spending - Handle purchase requisitions for non-US divisions & non-SCV sites - Partner with cross-functional management to create and implement cost center level policies to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures - Troubleshooting orders, shipments, and/or supplier setup request roadblocks and unblocking them providing quick resolutions - Create, maintain, and document efficient processes for our purchasing and inventory team from end to end (including fixed asset inventory) for and non-US sites - Other various finance related tasks including, but not limited to: utilization of internal systems such as Supplier Connect, SAP and other finance tools, managing and tracking Work closely with WTE, WTE Construction PM, Admins, and RE&D to facilitate the expansion of WTE in SCV
**Education & Experience**
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in a related field desired
**Additional Requirements**
+ - Experience building and instituting an inventory system from the ground up a plus
+ - Experience with Apple products a plus
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Purchasing project manager job description example 2
AGCO purchasing project manager job description
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**Date:** Sep 18, 2022
**Location:** Duluth, GA, USHesston, KS, USJackson, MN, US
**Company:** AGCO
**Purchasing Project Manager**
**Who we are looking for:**
At AGCO, we believe that when our employees succeed, our business succeeds. It's a people philosophy that we believe **and** invest in. We make sure all of our employees - in every function, every geography and at every level - have the tools they need to be successful and take charge of their career. Because when our people grow, our business grows. Every day. Every way.
AGCO Corp has an exciting opportunity for a high-impact **Purchasing Project Manager** to join its Purchasing team in **Duluth, GA, Hesston, KS, or Jackson, MN.** Only 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Duluth is home to AGCO headquarters. The location allows easy access to the big city lifestyle that Atlanta provides. The headquarters have grown to now include over 500 employees.In this position, you will drive the highest level of service and quality to our dealership network.
The **Purchasing Project Manager** will be responsible for leadingproject execution of Purchasing Projects for defined Commodities across multiple sites and within cross-functional teams. Those projects include Design Change, Resourcing or Make/Buy. Maximize fiscal savings to be achieved as well as realization of resourcing projects as part of SBO strategy (Supply Base Optimization).
**What you will do:**
+ Drive execution of Purchasing Projects, this includes amongst others: calculate business case and create CER, organize technical review, drive ECN process, and more.
+ Generate new cost reduction ideas or drive idea validation
+ Facilitate weekly meetings and updates records (APT)
+ Forecasting, KPI's and reports consolidation
**What you will bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree in project management, or a related field
+ 2-5 years' experience as a project manager, managing a team, driving change and/or equivalent position
+ Fluent in English
**Travel Requirement:**
+ Up to 25%
**What we offer:**
Experience our global diversity and enterprising spirit while helping us create innovative technologies and a positive impact that helps feed the world's nearly 8 billion people. From the day you decide to join AGCO, we want to engage and excite you and we're clear on where we want to go as a business and we trust you to help us there. Whether you want to learn a new skill or you aspire to do something different, we can help you develop the skills you need to take your career - and our business - to the next level.
We also invite you to "Make the Most of YOU" - Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more...
_Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice._
_AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer._
_We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing._
AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural engineering with a portfolio of exciting international brands which deliver solutions to farmers in 140 countries through a full line offer from tractors and combine harvesters to protein production systems and smart farming software solutions - to an environment where the future is happening now. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future.
**Job Segment:** Project Manager, Purchasing, Buyer, Testing, Manager, Technology, Operations, Finance, Management
Apply now »
**Date:** Sep 18, 2022
**Location:** Duluth, GA, USHesston, KS, USJackson, MN, US
**Company:** AGCO
**Purchasing Project Manager**
**Who we are looking for:**
At AGCO, we believe that when our employees succeed, our business succeeds. It's a people philosophy that we believe **and** invest in. We make sure all of our employees - in every function, every geography and at every level - have the tools they need to be successful and take charge of their career. Because when our people grow, our business grows. Every day. Every way.
AGCO Corp has an exciting opportunity for a high-impact **Purchasing Project Manager** to join its Purchasing team in **Duluth, GA, Hesston, KS, or Jackson, MN.** Only 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, Duluth is home to AGCO headquarters. The location allows easy access to the big city lifestyle that Atlanta provides. The headquarters have grown to now include over 500 employees.In this position, you will drive the highest level of service and quality to our dealership network.
The **Purchasing Project Manager** will be responsible for leadingproject execution of Purchasing Projects for defined Commodities across multiple sites and within cross-functional teams. Those projects include Design Change, Resourcing or Make/Buy. Maximize fiscal savings to be achieved as well as realization of resourcing projects as part of SBO strategy (Supply Base Optimization).
**What you will do:**
+ Drive execution of Purchasing Projects, this includes amongst others: calculate business case and create CER, organize technical review, drive ECN process, and more.
+ Generate new cost reduction ideas or drive idea validation
+ Facilitate weekly meetings and updates records (APT)
+ Forecasting, KPI's and reports consolidation
**What you will bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree in project management, or a related field
+ 2-5 years' experience as a project manager, managing a team, driving change and/or equivalent position
+ Fluent in English
**Travel Requirement:**
+ Up to 25%
**What we offer:**
Experience our global diversity and enterprising spirit while helping us create innovative technologies and a positive impact that helps feed the world's nearly 8 billion people. From the day you decide to join AGCO, we want to engage and excite you and we're clear on where we want to go as a business and we trust you to help us there. Whether you want to learn a new skill or you aspire to do something different, we can help you develop the skills you need to take your career - and our business - to the next level.
We also invite you to "Make the Most of YOU" - Benefits include: health care and wellness plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, company philanthropic programs, company perks programs, and much more...
_Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice._
_AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer._
_We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing._
AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural engineering with a portfolio of exciting international brands which deliver solutions to farmers in 140 countries through a full line offer from tractors and combine harvesters to protein production systems and smart farming software solutions - to an environment where the future is happening now. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future.
**Job Segment:** Project Manager, Purchasing, Buyer, Testing, Manager, Technology, Operations, Finance, Management
Apply now »
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024