Purchasing Project Manager II

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. JOB PURPOSE The Procurement Project Manager II is responsible for supporting the Corporate Procurement Department as a key member of the New Product Development team. The PPM II manages all strategic and tactical procurement related tasks from development to production as needed to meet product launch requirements. They will work closely with commodity teams, design teams, production teams, quality and suppliers to control product costs, time lines, and product performance to meet project milestones while maintaining the strategic direction of the corporate commodities teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Strategically identify and manage the sourcing and procurement of components identified by multiple divisional New Product Development design teams for active and future projects to align with the divisional design engineering growth goals. Drive the investigation and qualification of new suppliers due to project needs or technological advances outside of our current supply base capabilities while collaborating with the commodity team(s) and Supplier Quality Engineers. Expertise in component specifications related to materials being sourced and the processes being used to manufacture those components. Drive, while collaborating with the commodity teams, to select the best manufacturing processes and associated preferred suppliers resulting in a component that meets all organizational needs. Analyze, identify, and propose mitigations to reduce both short-term and lifecycle quality and material availability risks for new product bills of material. Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and commodity teams to identify processing opportunities outside the current design that offer cost reductions, lead time reductions, or product development timeline improvements to better meet key project goals. Coordinate and manage project related engineering requisitions, prototyping requisitions, tooling requisitions, and field test parts. Communicate all tooling lead times, drawing change impacts, and status of all parts (tooled or standard) to the project teams. Responsible for strategic and tactical purchasing input throughout all phases of a project including supplier selection, tooling purchases, and first article completion to qualify product to meet key project milestones. Accountable for completion of tactical tasks including quoting, communicating drawing changes and specification revisions to the supplier, PO maintenance, delivery status, expediting, and loading costs into Oracle. Strategically develop plans to mitigate any risks that may negatively impact project milestones. Drive commodity management engagement with engineering and manufacturing to reduce product development timelines based on phase gate needs. Drive print reviews of supplied parts between engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality engineering, and suppliers to define critical part requirements. Identify and document cost reduction opportunities and communicate them to the respective commodity team(s). Promote strategic and continuous improvement in New Product Development processes and practices related to the procurement of Graco goods. Create and assist in the internal and external education and training necessary to achieve quality procured product Work with suppliers to obtain compliance certification Adhere to and develop improvements for Corporate Procurement related procedures and work instructions Provide general troubleshooting for day-to-day issues Perform other duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Engineering, Operations/Supply Chain/Materials Management, or equivalent Experience: Minimum of 5 years purchasing/supply chain management experience with demonstrated capabilities Strong knowledge base and experience in multiple industrial commodities. Strong communication skills to support necessary interaction with suppliers, internal customers, support groups, engineers, and management Collaborative and persuasive team player Motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision Must be flexible in assignments and be proficient in managing multiple priorities Strong understanding and interpretation of detailed blueprints, specifications, and tolerances Strong computer skills (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, web browsers) Occasional travel required Desirable: Project Management experience preferred within the New Product Development capacity Manufacturing Experience MBA ISM, CPSM, APICS or actively pursuing certification #LI-AI1 Power to Be At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.