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Senior Procurement Optimization Project Manager at FuseGlobal. . Location: Solon, OH. Title: . Senior Procurement Optimization Project Manager. Location: . Solon, OH. Company: . Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing . (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years). Initial term: . 12 months (position expected to run longer). POSITION SUMMARY:.  . . The Senior Procurement Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end process of optimizing procurement practices within the organization. This role will involve identifying areas for improvement, implementing strategic solutions, and driving transformational change to enhance sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost-effectiveness. The Project Manager will apply project management tools and skills to ensure the successful execution of projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate for this role is a results-driven, strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing procurement processes.. . PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:. . . Lead the design, planning, and execution of procurement optimization initiatives to achieve operational excellence, transformational change, and cost savings.. . Conduct thorough analysis of current procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.. . Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather insights, align objectives, and implement best practices.. . Create and manage measurement systems to track project progress, including timeline/milestone tracking, issue/risk log tracking, and benefits/KPI tracking.. . Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.. . Collaborate to drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and procedures across the organization.. . Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in procurement to proactively identify opportunities for innovation.. . Act as an active and visible coach to executives and leaders who are change sponsors and champions.. . Implement technology solutions or tools that enhance procurement processes, such as e-procurement systems, data analytics, and automation.. . .  . . EDUCATION:. . . Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.. . Formal training or certification in project management required.. . Professional certification such as CPSM or PMP is desirable.. . 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with a focus on project management and process optimization.. . .  . . EXPERIENCE:. . . Strong understanding of procurement methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.. . Experience successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.. . Ability to link strategy to actionable initiatives.. . Strong negotiating and influencing skills.. . Change management expertise to lead teams through process changes.. . Proficiency in using procurement software and tools; experience with e-procurement systems and data analytics platforms is a plus.. . .  . . SKILLS:. . . Strong project management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.. . Ability to effectively communicate with senior-level stakeholders.. . Availability for travel.. . Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.. . Ability to set clear expectations and hold teams accountable.. . Sense of urgency to deliver results.. . Ability to lead teams and coach team members in a matrix organization.. . Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.. . Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.. . Strong negotiating and influencing skills.. . .  . . COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:. . . $70.00 per hour + overtime. . Medical insurance. . Dental insurance. . Vision insurance. . 401(k). . Disability insurance. . . ABOUT FuseGlobal:. FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!. #LI-Remote. #LI-FG