Project / Program Manager – Supply Chain
Confidential✅ WILL SPONSOR H1B AND GC Project/Program Manager – Supply Chain Location: Peoria, IL Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite at Customer Location About the Role Project/Program Manager – Supply Chain to support complex sourcing and supplier transition programs for a large industrial customer in Peoria, IL. This role will lead end-to-end sourcing and resourcing initiatives, with a particular focus on iron castings and steel castings , from initial quotation and supplier selection through tooling transfer, supplier readiness, and production launch. The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain and sourcing experience with the ability to manage cross-functional programs, coordinate global stakeholders, and drive projects against quality, cost, delivery, and timing objectives. Key Responsibilities · Own and manage end-to-end source move, resourcing, and supplier transition projects for iron and steel cast components. · Develop project plans, milestones, ownership, risks, and timelines from sourcing decision through production readiness. · Lead the supplier quotation process and evaluate quotes, cost structures, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) . · Coordinate tooling transfers, qualification activities, production validation, and ramp-up schedules. · Manage buffer inventory and supply continuity during supplier transitions to minimize production risk. · Partner closely with Category Buyers, Supplier Development Engineers, Design Engineers, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers . · Track supplier readiness across tooling, capacity, quality, PPAP/validation, production, and delivery requirements. · Identify project risks, escalate blockers, and drive corrective actions to maintain program timing. · Facilitate cross-functional project reviews and supplier readiness meetings. · Prepare clear executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and program status updates. · Ensure sourcing activities comply with customer purchasing policies, quality requirements, and global supply chain processes. · Drive multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while maintaining visibility into dependencies, risks, and business impact. Required Skills & Experience · 6+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, or related functions. · Experience working with iron castings and/or steel castings strongly preferred. · Background within automotive, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, or industrial OEM environments preferred. · Demonstrated experience managing sourcing, resourcing, supplier transition, or new supplier introduction projects. · Strong understanding of supplier quotation analysis, cost models, manufacturing processes, and Total Cost of Ownership. · Experience coordinating tooling, supplier qualification, production readiness, and supply continuity activities. · Strong project and program management skills, including schedule management, risk tracking, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination. · Ability to work effectively across purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier organizations. · Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and presentation skills. · Ability to independently drive complex cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment. · Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Project . · Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus. · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field . Preferred Qualifications · Experience managing global suppliers and cross-regional sourcing programs. · Experience with casting supplier development, tooling transfers, PPAP, APQP, or production launch activiti…