Join a company at the forefront of automation and innovation! PAR Systems is a global leader in cutting-edge software, automation, and control systems, serving industries such as Life Science, Aerospace, Nuclear, and Marine. Our commitment to excellence, technology, and quality extends beyond our products—we are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals to help drive our success.

We are seeking a Senior Supply Project Lead to join our team. The Senior Supply Project Lead will report to the Senior Supply Chain Manager and own category strategies, sourcing execution, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, technical fluency, and the ability to drive cost savings and mitigate risk. If you're a strategic thinker ready to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives, we want to hear from you.



Success Criteria:
You bring a proactive, data-driven approach to supplier engagement and sourcing strategy. Your ability to balance cost, quality, compliance, and innovation will be instrumental in supporting project execution. From proposal stage through production, your leadership and supply chain insight will inform key business decisions.

This is the role for you if you thrive in project-based environments and want to lead sourcing strategies that drive profitability while managing supplier risk and ensuring adherence to industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and NQA-1. You enjoy identifying and onboarding strategic suppliers, developing contract frameworks, and creating lasting partnerships that support long-term business success.

You’ll also play a key role in continuous improvement, optimizing internal processes and using data analytics and market intelligence to enhance performance and lower total cost of ownership. Collaboration is essential in this role, as you align internal teams and external partners to drive results and deliver on complex customer expectations.



You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join PAR Systems:


* Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
* First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
* Training and development from industry-leading experts
* Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition & Relocation Reimbursement

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $115,000–$135,000 annually.




* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
* 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and project-based procurement
* Background in highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, or nuclear
* Prior experience partnering with sales and engineering in development of customer proposals
* Strong understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements
* Demonstrated success in contract development, negotiation, and supplier performance management
* Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and sourcing analytics tools
* Experience managing suppliers across commodities such as machining, fabrication, precision assembly, and controls
* Familiarity with industry regulations (ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders
* Ability to travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) up to 15%
* US Person

Preferred Qualifications:


* Experience in build-to-print or design/build project-based environments
* Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM
* Ability to lead sourcing workstreams for customer proposals, compliance matrices, and contract execution

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