Project / Program Manager

Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) is a rapidly expanding, innovative IT Professional Services and Management Consulting company with a track record of more than twenty-five years in delivering skilled professionals to our clients across diverse sectors.

We are currently seeking a Project / Program Manager for a W2 contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI. This role has the potential to extend over multiple years, with the chance to transition to a direct hire position with our client. We provide healthcare, vacation, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship/transfer. This is a W2 position, not C2C. THIRD PARTIES NEED NOT APPLY. This role offers excellent prospects for career progression!

The Client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Buyer to lead the purchasing of Engineering Services for our North American operations. This critical role will focus on strategically managing suppliers of various specialized engineering firms, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of services that support the development of cutting-edge automotive technologies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of success in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost reductions.

• Well-developed negotiation skills in the Engineering Services category underpinned by detailed contract knowledge.
• Proficient in managing multiple concurrent projects and contracts, including navigating competing priorities and resource constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and support the development of negotiation strategies for large and complex projects and contracts in engineering services, resulting in cost savings and improved contract terms.
• Excellent level of communication skills to support cross-departmental and stakeholder liaison.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making and present clear recommendations to peers, suppliers, and executive leadership.
• Software Proficiency: Ariba (essential), Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint.
• Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills, leading teams, mentoring colleagues.
• Customer service oriented with a "can-do/will-do" attitude and genuine interest and excitement for leading innovative change.
• Ability to build network relationships with global cross-functional skill teams (Engineering, Strategy and Project Management Office, Finance, and OGC).

• Personality: The candidate needs to be able to get along well with the team—easygoing, approachable, and someone who can answer questions effectively.
• The ideal candidate should be a good storyteller, able to walk through issues with clear solutions, manage time well, and work with a diverse group of people and personalities in a friendly manner.

• 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with a demonstrable focus on purchasing engineering services.

• The manager is looking for an Indirect Purchasing Buyer but is open to considering Direct Purchasing Buyers as well. The team supports Engineering Services, Marketing Services, Software Development, Powertrain, Mileage Accumulation, and Engineering Services related to vehicles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Original Duration: 12 Months

Will be Hybrid position - working onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Mainly at WHQ, but could also be at PDC due to it being a buyer for Engineering.

We Are a People-Focused Company with a deep emphasis on family values and look forward to working with you.

Contact Manager: Anna Mastrogiovanni