Project Manager - Sourcing

Watlow ControlsSaint Louis, MO

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

At Watlow's Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it's a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.#PoweredByPossibilityWe are hiring a: Project Manager, SourcingSt. Louis, MO (Onsite)Watlow is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Project Manager to lead supplier transition projects for our North America sites. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Manager, you will manage and track sourcing initiatives worldwide, working closely with suppliers, project teams, and cross-functional partners across leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, product/account management, and quality. You'll bring structured project management discipline together with strategic sourcing and supplier quality expertise to ensure components are released to production on schedule.

What you'll do:

Sourcing project leadership: Lead end-to-end sourcing project management for supplier transition initiatives worldwide (buy-vs-buy, make-vs-buy), using structured methodologies such as Stage-Gate and APQP to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.Project planning & execution: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including scope definition, timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder alignment across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain, to approve supplier components across categories such as machining, stamping, plastic injection, and PCBA.Supplier qualification & development: Drive supplier qualification, industrialization, and development activities across categories like machined parts, ensuring successful completion of FAI/PPAP, capability improvements, and on-time release to production.Cost reduction leadership: Lead cost reduction initiatives and supplier development requirements across assigned sourcing categories.Performance tracking & reporting: Use project management tools to track and report project performance against defined KPIs (cost savings, on-time delivery, PPAP approval, launch readiness), communicating progress to leadership and stakeholders.Cross-functional partnership: Partner closely with project teams and functions across leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, product/account management, and quality to ensure components are released to production on schedule.

What you'll need to succeed?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, or a related field)5+ years of experience in supply chain functions such as supplier development, supplier quality, sourcing, procurement, or project management within a manufacturing environmentExperience using ERP/MRP systemsStrong business judgment, integrity, and financial acumenWell organized with a detail-oriented mindset; able to lead through influence and coach cross-functional teams toward shared goalsAbility to travel 20-30% to suppliers and Watlow sites

Preferred qualifications:

Intermediate-advanced proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Excel, and Power BIFamiliarity with Stage-Gate or APQP methodologiesExperience qualifying suppliers across machining, stamping, plastic injection, or PCBA categories

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Watlow Controls lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Watlow Controls?

Watlow Controls is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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Watlow Controls offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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