Job Search

* $150 000
* Atlanta, GA

The employer specialises in warehouse automation, robotics, and intralogistics solutions and is a global leader in delivering data-driven automated systems for distribution and fulfilment operations. They are recognised for their innovative technology portfolio and continued investment in growth across the Americas, offering employees the opportunity to work on large-scale, cutting-edge automation projects. They have an exciting opportunity for a Project Procurement Manager to join their team. This position is well-suited to a commercially minded and strategic procurement professional who is looking to play a key role in complex automation projects while driving supplier performance and cost optimisation.

This position is based in the Procurement department and reports to the Director of Procurement North America. You will lead project procurement activities across the Americas region, develop strategic supplier relationships, and support project teams from the sales phase through project execution and completion.

Responsibilities:
* Manage procurement activities for third-party materials, products, solutions, and services used across major automation projects throughout the Americas.
* Support sales and project teams by developing supply plans, sourcing strategies, budgets, and procurement roadmaps.
* Lead supplier negotiations, contract reviews, commercial discussions, and purchasing activities to achieve the best value and project outcomes.
* Collaborate with Category Management, Global Procurement, Product Centres, and Solution Centres to align sourcing strategies and supplier performance.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and support supplier performance reviews and audits.
* Identify and deliver procurement savings opportunities while maintaining quality, delivery, and project requirements.
* Support SAP process improvements, reporting initiatives, and procurement best practices.

Requirements:
* Proven experience in project procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or purchasing within automation, material handling, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
* Experience managing supplier negotiations, contracts, RFQs, and commercial agreements for large-scale projects.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and project-based purchasing.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, project management, and global procurement functions.
* Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
* Strong commercial acumen with a focus on cost optimisation, supplier performance, and risk management.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics, robotics, material handling, or industrial automation sectors is highly desirable.
Reasons why you should apply:
* Join a globally recognised leader in warehouse automation and robotics.
* Play a key role in high-value, technically complex automation projects across the Americas.
* Work closely with international procurement, engineering, and product development teams.
* Influence sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships that directly impact project success.
* Opportunity to drive significant cost savings and commercial improvements within a growing organisation.
* Exposure to innovative technologies and some of the largest automation projects in the industry.
* Be part of a business with ambitious growth plans and strong investment in the future.

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Tara Gain - [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.