Project Procurement Lead

Join Our Team as a Project Procurement Lead at Johnson Electric!

Location: Mexico (Onsite)

As our next Project Procurement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading end-to-end supply chain activities for strategic programs, including new product launches, program transfers, sourcing initiatives, and cost reduction efforts.

You will act as the central point of coordination across procurement, engineering, operations, quality, and logistics—ensuring supplier readiness, material availability, and operational alignment to meet project timelines and business objectives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Global Impact – Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams on strategic programs

Innovation & Growth – Be part of cutting-edge product launches and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborative Culture – Work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and ownership

Career Development – Opportunities to your expertise in supply chain and program leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

Act as the supply chain owner across the full program lifecycle (RFQ sourcing launch production)

Establish sourcing decision reviews and track execution through successful program launch

Align sourcing strategies with program milestones, timelines, and business objectives

Monitor project progress, timelines, and escalate risks across cross-functional teams

Own BOM cost management for new product launches and program transfers within SCS

Support supplier benchmarking initiatives, including collaboration with global Johnson Electric sites

Lead and support cross-functional program reviews (SCS, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics)

Serve as the single point of contact for Supply Chain Services within cross-functional teams (CFTs)

Manage material readiness, tooling (if applicable), purchase orders, supplier confirmations, ERP accuracy, and ramp-up planning

Track procurement-related open issues, supplier performance, and readiness status to support launch timelines

Ensure Start of Production (SOP) readiness by identifying and removing bottlenecks

Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering to support supplier approvals

Collaborate with Finance to support supplier payments, invoices, and pre-launch financial requirements

Provide regular reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on project and launch status

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

1–3 years of experience in supply chain, with exposure to project/program management

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Familiarity with APQP and program launch processes

Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools is an asset

Knowledge of automotive quality standards preferred

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is essential

Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams

Understanding of direct and indirect materials supporting project execution

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.