Industrial OEM Project Manager

About the role

JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

We are looking for a highly motivated Industrial OEM - Project Manager, to lead critical initiatives that strengthen our North American supplier network, reduce supply chain risk, and drive sustainable cost improvements across our operating divisions.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations, offering an exciting opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, supplier development, and localization programs that directly impact business performance.

In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Global Industrial OEM - Global Sourcing.

This role is onsite at our office in Chicago.

Schedule is hybrid -must be able to work in office 3-4 days weekly.

In this role you will

Analyze the Supply Chain

• Identify supply chain localization initiatives that reduce risk, improve responsiveness, and increase domestic supplier engagement.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers capable of supporting U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing projects focused on cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
• Utilize Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies to identify savings opportunities and eliminate waste.
• Drive supplier consolidation and simplification initiatives to reduce complexity across the supply chain.

Project Management & Execution

• Develop project charters, timelines, business cases, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, risks, and resource requirements.
• Ensure approved initiatives are successfully deployed and sustained.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze sourcing, supplier, and cost-savings data to support strategic decision-making.
• Create dashboards, KPI reporting, and executive presentations.
• Track localization savings, supplier performance, project timelines, and implementation progress.
• Maintain project documentation, meeting summaries, action items, and status reporting.

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Conduct supplier assessments and sourcing evaluations.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
• Build strong supplier relationships that support long-term business objectives.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, procurement, project management, or operations.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Data Analysis
• Dashboard Development
• Data Visualization
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Supply Chain Planning
• Demand Planning
• Material Planning
• Production Planning
• ERP Systems
• Strategic Sourcing Methodologies
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Travel: up to 25% - well planned and forecasted

Pay and benefits

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 base annually. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

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We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits

JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

• JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.
• These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.
• All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally.