Industrial OEM Project Manager

JBT Marel, what we do matters , we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. We are looking for a highly motivated Industrial OEM - Project Manager, to lead critical initiatives that strengthen our North American supplier network, reduce supply chain risk, and drive sustainable cost improvements across our operating divisions. This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations , offering an exciting opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, supplier development, and localization programs that directly impact business performance. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Global Industrial OEM - Global Sourcing. This role is onsite at our office in Chicago. Schedule is hybrid -must be able to work in office 3-4 days weekly. In this role you will: Analyze the Supply Chain: Identify supply chain localization initiatives that reduce risk, improve responsiveness, and increase domestic supplier engagement. Evaluate and qualify new suppliers capable of supporting U.S.-based manufacturing operations. Develop and implement strategic sourcing projects focused on cost reduction and supply chain optimization. Utilize Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies to identify savings opportunities and eliminate waste. Drive supplier consolidation and simplification initiatives to reduce complexity across the supply chain. Project Management & Execution Develop project charters, timelines, business cases, and implementation plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain. Monitor project milestones, deliverables, risks, and resource requirements. Ensure approved initiatives are successfully deployed and sustained. Data Analytics & Reporting Analyze sourcing, supplier, and cost-savings data to support strategic decision-making. Create dashboards, KPI reporting, and executive presentations. Track localization savings, supplier performance, project timelines, and implementation progress. Maintain project documentation, meeting summaries, action items, and status reporting. Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing Conduct supplier assessments and sourcing evaluations. Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements. Build strong supplier relationships that support long-term business objectives. Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, procurement, project management, or operations. Demonstrated project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including: Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Data Analysis Dashboard Development Data Visualization Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong knowledge of: Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Material Planning Production Planning ERP Systems Strategic Sourcing Methodologies Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience preferred. Travel: up to 25% - well planned and forecasted The estimated annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 base annually. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience. #LI-SH1 #Ons…

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