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Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Shape the Future of Procurement at Prysmian
Prysmian is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Procurement PMO Manager to help drive the next phase of procurement transformation across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer, North America, with responsibility for advancing key initiatives that strengthen procurement performance, deliver measurable business value, improve supplier partnerships, and support the operational success of our manufacturing network.
As Procurement PMO Manager, you will serve as the central leader and change agent for strategic procurement programs across cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, working capital improvement, digital transformation, and process excellence initiatives. You will partner closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and IT leaders to ensure initiatives are executed with discipline and deliver meaningful business results. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy at an enterprise level while helping shape the future of procurement within one of the world's leading industrial organizations.
Location: Highland Heights, KY (North American Headquarters)
Reporting To: Chief Procurement Officer, North America
Direct Reports: 1
What You'll Do
Lead Procurement Transformation

• Drive and manage a portfolio of strategic procurement initiatives across North America, including cost savings, supplier rationalization, risk mitigation, working capital enhancement, digitalization, compliance, and operational excellence programs.
• Establish governance frameworks that provide visibility, accountability, and execution discipline across the procurement organization.
• Partner with senior business leaders to align procurement initiatives with broader business objectives, operational priorities, and financial targets.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to procurement leadership on initiative prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and execution strategy.

Drive Measurable Business Impact

• Partner with Category Managers, Commodity Managers, Finance, and business stakeholders to identify, validate, and track procurement value creation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain robust methodologies for savings validation, forecasting, performance measurement, and value realization.
• Monitor initiative performance and proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to accelerate results.
• Deliver executive-level visibility into procurement performance, savings achievement, working capital improvements, and strategic project outcomes.

Advance Procurement Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract compliance, procurement operations, and cross-functional planning processes.
• Support the development of best practices, standardization efforts, and scalable procurement processes across the North American organization.
• Drive supplier performance management programs, supplier segmentation strategies, and executive supplier review processes.
• Help strengthen procurement capabilities through data-driven decision-making and operational discipline.

Enable Digital Transformation

• Partner with Procurement and IT leadership to advance procurement technology initiatives, SAP enhancements, automation opportunities, reporting capabilities, and data governance improvements.
• Develop dashboards, performance metrics, and analytical tools that improve visibility and support strategic decision-making.
• Promote the use of technology and analytics to increase efficiency, transparency, and procurement effectiveness.

Influence and Engage Stakeholders

• Build strong relationships with leaders across Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and IT.
• Translate complex project information into clear business recommendations and executive-level communications.
• Lead change management efforts that encourage adoption, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Champion a culture of execution excellence, collaboration, and results.

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Category Management, Procurement Operations, or related functions.
• Proven experience supporting or leading cross-functional projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, supplier relationship management, category management, sourcing strategies, contract management, and value creation methodologies.
• Experience working within complex manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience developing dashboards, KPIs, executive reports, and performance metrics.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders across multiple functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement transformation or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, procurement technologies, automation tools, and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated success driving measurable cost savings, process improvements, and procurement performance enhancements.
• Strong executive presentation and change management skills.

Why This Role?

• Direct partnership with the Chief Procurement Officer for North America
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy across a large manufacturing organization
• High visibility with executive leadership and key business stakeholders
• Ownership of transformational initiatives that directly impact cost, supplier performance, working capital, and operational success
• Ability to shape the future state of procurement through technology, analytics, and process excellence
• Meaningful career growth within a global industry leader

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk or workstation.
• Repetitive tasks such as typing, filing, and data entry, which may require dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently.
• Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
• This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions, except excessive eye strain.
• When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings.

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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
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