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Actalent Sourcing & Procurement Project Lead in Ridgefield, Connecticut
WE ARE HIRING FOR A SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT LEAD FOR A TOP TECHNOLOGY COMPANY IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY CT! IF THIS ROLE SEEMS LIKE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU AND YOU'RE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS CONTRACT ROLE, PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO BOOK TIME DIRECTLY IN MY CALENDAR HERE: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/swpfkZw7
Description
As a Sourcing & Procurement Project Lead, you will make a real difference by driving the end-to-end introduction and industrialization of new parts and modules in products. To achieve this, you will be using your unique mix of technical, creative and people skills and you will lead and coordinate natural teams both at client and at suppliers.
Applies Early Supplier Involvement and Concurrent Engineering methodology to secure the required introduction timeline
Drives for efficiency (and speed) by assessing the (n-tier) supplier process flow and debottlenecks issues. Ensures change control on critical processes.
Defines and aligns on the module QLTCS roadmap targets and organizes periodic management reviews.
Challenges the technology versus manufacturability specifications. Drives scenario-based evaluation to arrive at the best solution. (Formalized through design reviews).
Defines creative solutions with the team in the n-tier supply chain of the supplier to mitigate risk and issues.
Manages the cost to complete (OPEX and CAPEX) of the supplier NPI project.
Reports proactive on the project status towards relevant stakeholders.
Initiates required containment actions at the appropriate level in the ASML organization.
Keep track of the configuration of the first delivered parts/modules to secure commonality in the early phases
Top Skills Details
Procurement, Project Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Negotiation, Sourcing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Technical Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
A minimum of 8 years' relevant work-experience in a NPI environment preferably in a high-tech industry
Proven track record in project management and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Proven track record to improve efficiency and effectivity in technical production environment
Experience in interfacing with suppliers on industrialization targets
Experience in out-of-the-box creative problem solving
Experience in bottleneck management of manufacturing processes
Strong negotiation skills for interacting with other sectors and suppliers
The drive, energy and initiative to achieve continuous improvement
Pro-active problem solver, action and result oriented
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ridgefield, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Ridgefield,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.