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Job Summary

The Procurement Project Manager – NPD supports procurement execution and supplier engagement activities for Nidec Automations new product development. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to help ensure material deliverables are completed on time, aligned with internal profitability targets, supplier scale, and streamlined transition to active plant manufacture.

The position focuses on active coordination of procurement activities, including supplier selection, negotiation support, and critical communication throughout the product development lifecycle. Additionally, enabling successful product launches through effective supplier management, collaboration, and project support.

Job Description

Additional Job Details

Professional – P4

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results
• Seasoned professional; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems are moderately complex and may impact multiple departments and/or job family
Leadership & Talent Management
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professional
• Manages end-to-end projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires extensive knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.