Supply Chain Project Manager
Job Description
Our Client a technology company that specializes in providing mission-critical communication systems and analytics for public safety, is looking for someone to join their team as a Supply Chain Project Manager!
**This is an onsite 12-month contract with long term potential, that takes place in Chicago, IL **
Required Skills &Experience
- 4-7 years of procurement experience (covering both direct and indirect spend).
- General Procurement and Supply Chain experience
- Google Suite: Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides
- Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Tableau: Hands‑on experience creating dashboards, reports, and data visualizations
- Strong analytical background with proficiency in data management tools.
- In-depth experience in international trade and global regulatory landscapes.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
- Expertise in data visualization and advanced analytical modeling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What You Will Be Doing
- Effectively identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and/or best practice application for program development and execution.
- Interfaces and communicates with various organizational levels, including senior management.
- Develop and maintain timelines for PM tasks including, but not limited to, status of legal documents, application status, project milestones, issues/risks, etc.
- Responsible for weekly program summary and communication, highlighting program status and resolution plans.
- Initiate and lead weekly team meetings with core program participants. Communicate key outputs and next steps from meeting.
- Drive to closure or escalate issues, gaps and risks.
- Own and maintain data integrity across internal and external procurement databases.
- Utilize data analytics tools to monitor supplier performance and identify potential compliance bottlenecks or risks.
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.