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Tennant Company · 2 days ago

Sourcing Project Manager

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, committed to creating innovative and sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Sourcing Project Manager to manage sourcing and supplier management for robotics components, ensuring alignment of materials, timelines, and specifications throughout product development.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage the sourcing lifecycle for unique robotics components

Lead supplier qualification, selection, and ongoing performance management

Serve as the primary dedicated supply chain point of contact for the R&D Robotics team, actively engaging in problem solving and root cause identification related to supplier performance

Liaise with Core Global Supply Chain to represent robotic program needs for all core and common components

Align material planning needs with build schedules for engineering prototypes, pilot runs, and early production

Drive readiness for build events—ensuring that BOM accuracy, part availability, and supplier delivery commitments are met

Own supply chain project schedules, dashboards, and readiness reports for component-level status

Communicate risks, issues, and mitigation plans to Supply Chain leadership and Program Management

Coordinate with Program Management and Sourcing to track cost targets and support budgeting for robotics platforms

Qualification

Strategic SourcingTechnical KnowledgeProject ManagementSupplier ManagementPMP CertificationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical field

Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement

Demonstrated success managing complex, high-technology components (e.g., electronics, electro-mechanical systems)

Strong technical knowledge and ability to interface directly with R&D on component specifications and design alternatives

Strong project management and organizational skills

Proven capability to drive results and make sound decisions under pressure

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong capability to build partnerships and work collaboratively on cross-functional teams (R&D, Systems, Production)

Preferred

Experience on complex electro-mechanical or sensor technology

PMP certification

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Company

Tennant Company

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Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry.

Founded in 1870

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tennantrecon.com

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