Direct Procurement Project Manager

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Join us as our newest Procurement Project Manager

We are looking for a new Project Manager to create and execute regional strategies for Direct cost savings, as well as secure supply, lead innovation and process improvement projects and drive Decarbonization and sustainability initiatives. You will also have a vital interface with Global Category Managers, participating and executing on complex multi-regional projects. You will also play a key role in representing Procurement at the site level.

Welcome to Direct Procurement

Direct Procurement is a global organization and part of Supply Operations. Our value proposition is to "unlock growth for Novonesis". In Direct Procurement we do that by optimization of cost and quality, risk mitigation and value creation,striving for sustainable sourcing, agility, and speed in close collaboration with, suppliers and customers.Direct Procurement is responsible for all sourcing and procurement of all materials for production (raw materials, packaging & utilities). We have colleagues located at Novonesis key production sites in all regions of the world including Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and South Americas.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Supporting, facilitating and executing complex, cross functional Procurement projects for various categories

• Participating in the global category teamwork sharing category knowledge, analytics and portfolio pipeline planning.

• Creating and executing on regional Procurement strategies, cost saving initiatives, and supply risk mitigation planningParticipating in the development of the global category strategy via extensive market and business knowledge, conducting internal and external analysis, and development strategic scenario, analysis of sourcing levers and Business case development.

• Driving Scope 3 decarbonization initiatives in close collaboration with suppliers and Category Managers. Translating decarbonization ambitions into practical action plans, and following up to secure measurable progress at supplier level. Being a regional Subject Matter expert on Novonesis Sustainability strategy, and acting as a primary interface with our Global Procurement Sustainability group

• Strategic Sourcing & Project Execution: Leads regional implementation of global category strategies and manages complex sourcing initiatives-including tenders, renegotiations, and raw material substitutions-while driving supplier selection, advanced negotiations, and contracting with high autonomy.

• Procurement Portfolio & Risk Management: Oversees the regional procurement project pipeline, prioritizing based on value, cost, and risk. Proactively identifies cost-saving opportunities and mitigates risks across supply, logistics, regulatory, and sustainability dimensions.

• Supplier & Contract Management: Manages supplier relationships at both strategic and operational levels, including performance tracking, innovation collaboration, and contract lifecycle management (e.g., extensions, renegotiations, pricing models).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Sustainability: Engages closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations, R&D, Planning, Sustainability teams) and serves as the North America liaison for Scope III emissions initiatives, supporting responsible sourcing strategies down to the supplier level

To succeed you potentially possess:

• Experience in a diverse range of Direct/ Indirect categories, including Utilities, Agriculture & Chemicals

• Passion for sustainability and a hands-on approach to decarbonization in supply chains.

• Understanding of supplier operations, manufacturing processes, and their link to carbon emissions.

• Familiarity with Scope 3 emissions, value chain collaboration, and decarbonization levers such as renewable energy, material substitution, regenerative farming and process optimization.

• A structured and persistent mindset-comfortable following through from concept to execution.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across internal functions and external suppliers while fostering robust partnerships

• Experience with SAP, demand planning, Raw Material forecasting and Raw Material Quality requirements preferred.

• A global outlook and motivation to drive change in a complex and evolving procurement environment.

• Holds a minimum of a Bachelor's degree-preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, International Business, Economics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Engineering-combined with 3-5 years of strategic procurement experience.

Location: Blair, NE or Franklinton, NC or West Allis, WI (Hybrid)

Application deadline: August 11, 2025

Expected salary range:$100,000 - $135,000

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