Manager, Procurement Project Jobs

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Basic Function:

The Procurement Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the operational aspects of projects for the Procurement department with a focus on the procurement organization and serves as a liaison between project management team, planning, engineering, finance, other department and the internal procurement customer.

The position will lead in developing solutions across the Procurement organization and will manage project execution. The ideal candidate will have a subject matter knowledge regarding procurement process and KPIs (key performance indicators). This will require the candidate to see the big picture and understand the details of the deliverables as well as develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project management, management, and the internal customer.

The Procurement Project Manager will be key in leading continuous efficiency improvements in procurement by implementation, change management, further development of the system landscape, and best practice processes in the Revlon Procurement organization. They will also be responsible to increasingly promote data-based decisions in procurement and to provide Revlon management with appropriate information (management reporting, statutory reporting)

Major Duties:

• Make the complex simple and compelling
• Monitor project status and execution; develop agendas, minutes, metrics, etc. for the teams.
• Drive team accountability for deliverables and ensure projects meet milestones.
• Lead "lessons learned" exercises, share lessons among project leaders and other teams, integrate lessons into existing processes, tools and templates to drive improvement.
• Be a business leader for Revlon at multiple levels seamlessly and act as project champion - take ownership to deliver projects and influence procurement teams to achieve results.
• Develop project plans
• Develop, manage up-to-date Timelines inclusive of the critical milestones, key interdependencies and resource constraints, applying appropriate project scheduling techniques.
• Demonstrate A.I.D.: Achieve (winning attitude, energy catalyzer), Innovate (challenge status-quo, better solutions) and Drive (make things happen, take action, everyday excellence, engagement and engaging others, commitment, and discipline).
• Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to relevant stakeholders; with direction and guidance, lead development and delivery of tactical and achievable mitigation and contingency planning.
• Lead teams in use of ongoing risk management & communication tools, deliver transparent, timely and effective verbal and written communication to stakeholders and appropriate levels of the organization. Engages each cross-functional team involved in the project to identify and proactively provide the risks for the business and escalate for decisions.
• Ensures maintenance of Project Templates, Project Dashboards and Updated Forms as defined for the project.
• Independently lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. This is a hands-on project management role; expected to develop, track and manage detailed project (and product) level timelines and critical path schedules.

Experience:

• Highly developed leadership skills, able to lead from the back, middle and front. Understands how to motivate versus direct and can handle multiple, complex priorities in a global, ever evolving business environment
• At least 5+ years of professional experience; prefer 2+ years in FMCG, CPG or OTC healthcare;
• Able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities independently; strong negotiation and communication skills
• Strong MS Office suite skills; Familiarity with stage-gate processes
• Must have experience working in at least two functional areas (e.g., R&D, Supply Chain, Project Management, Procurement, Marketing, etc.)
• Proven record of leading teams in delivering results required.
• Project management experience leading/managing cross-functional teams.
• Highly self-motivated, pro-active, results oriented individual with robust interpersonal skills that is resilient.
• Direct procurement experience
• Experience interacting with senior leadership required
• Proven ability to resolve conflict (striving for win-win outcomes) and act independently through ambiguity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Direct, successful leadership experience within a global, matrix organization. Can show evidence of directing, motivating and facilitating skilled professionals in a dynamic, high pressure, constantly changing environment.

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required; typically a degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related discipline. Master’s degree or MBA or other advanced degree desirable.
• Business and Financial Acumen required

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