Associate Procurement Project Manager

The Associate Project Procurement Manager (APPM) supports Bid and Project PPMs on high-complexity projects and/or independently manages low-complexity projects across the full supply chain lifecycle.

The primary responsibility of this role is to plan and manage supply chain activities to streamline and secure end-to-end delivery for assigned projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Support Bid PPM in preparing and maintaining the Acquisition/Supply Chain Management Plan for proposals

• Prepare and maintain supply chain plans for low-complexity projects or customer extensions

• Identify potential sources of supply in collaboration with Category teams

• Identify procurement risks and provide mitigation strategies under supervision

• Optimize purchasing mix (cost, schedule) for assigned proposals

• Launch RFQs in coordination with Category Managers as defined in the plan

• Execute projects by implementing the Acquisition/Supply Chain Management Plan, ensuring alignment of risks, cost, and schedule

• Manage authorization processes for purchasing or manufacturing project equipment and spares

• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure timely release of designs for procurement

• Oversee full supply chain lifecycle, including:

  • Demand allocation

  • Forecast management

  • RFQs and purchase orders

  • Delivery tracking

• Analyze MRP results, manage demand in SAP, and resolve planning exceptions

• Support change management processes (including PCN implementation)

• Develop and maintain supply chain performance reports using analytical tools

• Ensure on-time delivery aligned with project milestones

Key Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Management or project-based environments

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Experience in negotiation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma (preferably in a scientific or technical field)

• Additional business education or relevant experience is an asset

• SAP knowledge

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience in project risk evaluation and mitigation planning

• Ability to drive project completion within timelines

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP knowledge

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience in project risk evaluation and mitigation planning

• Ability to drive project completion within timelines

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : $79,000 - $102,500

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period

• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days

• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay

• Annual Incentive plan

• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.