Product Line Project Manager, Global Procurement
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LocationTijuana, Mexico
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
5+ years of Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, supporting new product or engineering driven programs
Demonstrated experience managing stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes end-to-end
Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools
Experience with cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions
Strong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activities
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
MBA preferred
Ability to work overtime and travel (domestically and internationally) up to 10% is required
Ability to work as per Project priorities and take after hours calls as necessary
Skills
Smartsheet
MS Project
About the role
The Procurement Business Specialist is the single point of contact for Procurement on assigned projects (NPDI, ETO, SFA, VAVE, sustaining). This is an individual contributor role responsible for establishing a resilient, cost‑effective, and scalable supply chain for new products by driving early supplier engagement, sourcing strategy execution, and procurement readiness throughout the NPDI phase‑gate process.
Responsibilities:
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Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates: Approve Idea → Approve Concept → Approve Development → Approve Launch → Approve Market Introduction → Approve Business Performance → Approve Project Closure
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Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and Global Offering Management
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Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; maintain the standard Smartsheet directory and SharePoint structure
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Execute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; track actual vs. target cost and Max Cost targets at each gate milestone
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Manage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; ensure Revenue, Margin, VCM, Gross Margin, Product Cost, Price, and Volume metrics are on track
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Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis, BOM Health Scorecards, and Single/Sole Source mitigation plans
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Provision new projects: name, number, Smartsheet directory, SharePoint site, dashboard, contact lists, and standard schedule
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Manage project risks, issues, and action items; maintain a current Risk & Issues Log and escalate blockers to program leadership
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Coordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments with engineering teams at key gate transitions
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Support manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting as products approach commercial launch
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Report project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; present at gate review meetings
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Drive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools, templates, and governance standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred
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5 years of Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, supporting new product or engineering driven programs.
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Demonstrated experience managing stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes end-to-end
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Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools
•
Experience with cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions
•
Strong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activities
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Education:
Nice to have
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business is preferred.
Travel Time Required:
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Ability to work overtime and travel (domestically and internationally) up to 10% is required.
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Ability to work as per Project priorities and take after hours calls as necessary.