Procurement Project Leader PV

With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields. We develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. Garrett continues to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency, enhanced thermal management, reduced weight and size, and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions. We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway), as well as marine and industrial applications, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation. Join our team as a Procurement Project Leader PV! Play a key role in leading procurement transition projects across Garrett's global organization. In this role, you will take full ownership of project execution from sourcing transfer initiation through successful industrialization and production readiness, ensuring uninterrupted supply, timely milestone achievement, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers. What You'll Do: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for procurement transition projects, taking full end-to-end ownership of project execution and ensuring successful delivery within established timelines. Lead procurement transition projects while ensuring business continuity, preventing material shortages, customer impact, and production line stoppages. Proactively drive corrective and preventive actions (ICA/PCA) and escalate risks when necessary. Establish and lead cross-functional project teams, including Commodity Management, GBE Buyers, Engineering, Supplier Quality Development (SQD), Program Management, and Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct project kick-off meetings, define governance and Management Operating System (MOS) requirements, and develop risk assessment and mitigation plans to ensure milestone achievement. Develop and maintain project timing plans and tracking tools covering all impacted components, business channels (OEM/OES/IAM), and product groups (LVD/CV/LVG), while ensuring completion according to standard lead times. Coordinate sourcing and supplier transition activities with GBE Buyers, including AWL management, purchase orders, supplier agreements, and overall progress monitoring. Lead regular project reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders, actively managing escalations and resolving issues that may impact project milestones, quality, cost, or delivery objectives. Own procurement project reporting and ensure timely, accurate updates of project status, milestones, part numbers, and deliverables within company dashboards and IT systems. Apply reverse-planning methodologies and continuous monitoring practices to drive successful end-to-end project execution and on-time project completion. What We Need: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Approximately 5 years of relevant experience, with preference for 8-15 years in Direct Procurement, Program Management, or Project Management within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of manufacturing processes including Casting, Machining, Stamping, Investment Casting, and Precision Machining. Strong understanding of automotive project milestones and industrialization processes, including ODT, PPAP, and SOP. Excellent project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex stakeholder networks. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, data analysis, dashboard development, and KPI reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance. Fluent in English. BENEFITS Meal tickets 13th salary Private medical insurance A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as: Extended health insurance for employees and dependents Dental care Online and offsite shopping discounts Private pension Vacation vouchers Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card Access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theater etc.) LEARN & DEVELOP Extensive online and on-site training programs Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage Career growth & promotion opportunities International work environment RELAX & WELL-BEING Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people Networking area Bookster Great coffee, tea and spices Weekly Fruit Day Employee assistance program for all our employees Flexible working hours 26 vacation days per year for all our employees Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week #LI-MB1