Sourcing Project Manager

vermeer· Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc.
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📍 Piedmont, South Carolina, USAFull time

About this role

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

 

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Job Summary

The Sourcing Project Manager partners with the supply chain and product development teams to ensure all supply-related work is completed to support the timing of new product development. This role works with the sourcing team (commodity managers) to ensure new parts are sourced, new suppliers are reviewed and approved as necessary, and supply agreements are completed. This position works with material management teams (buyers) to ensure prototype, and long-lead-time parts are ordered.

What You’ll Do

1. Work with product development teams to understand supplier requirements for new product projects. Work with sourcing team to ensure new suppliers are identified, supply agreements are established, and new parts are sourced all in alignment with the project schedule.

2. Work with product development teams to understand prototype and pilot material requirements.  Work with materials teams to ensure parts are ordered and expedited to support project schedule.

3. Escalate issues appropriately within sourcing teams, material teams, or product development teams as necessary to support project schedule.

4. Hold product development teams, sourcing teams, materials teams, and suppliers accountable to meet commitments in support of project milestones.

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in sourcing, materials management, or product development with one year of experience in a project management role; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

- Strong project management skills working with cross-functional teams.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Ability to effectively manage project development and project teams to complete projects on time and within budget.

- Firm knowledge of engineering, marketing, finance, quality and project management principles, lean manufacturing, manufacturing processes.

- Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources. 

- Ability to integrate multiple business performance indicators directly linking to Company profitability. 

- Ability to function productively with all internal and external personnel to manage, design, build, service and operate machines. 

- Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers and maintain positive interpersonal relationships which encourage openness.

- Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills.

- CPSM, CPIM or PMP or other project management certification preferred.

Travel

- Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

HYBRID: Some of a team member’s day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Sourcing Project Manager position at vermeer located?
This Sourcing Project Manager role at vermeer is based in Piedmont, South Carolina, USA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sourcing Project Manager role at vermeer full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Sourcing Project Manager role in the Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. department at vermeer.
Which team or department does the Sourcing Project Manager at vermeer belong to?
This Sourcing Project Manager position is part of the Vermeer MV Solutions, Inc. department at vermeer. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Sourcing Project Manager job at vermeer posted?
This Sourcing Project Manager position at vermeer was posted on Oct 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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