Specialist, Americas Major Projects-Supply Chain Management

• Date Posted:

2026-09-09

• Country:

United States of America

• Location:

OTSCH: South Carolina Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, SC, 06032 USAWould you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

Otis is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager - Supply Chain to lead strategic initiatives within our Supply Chain Management organization. In this role, you will manage multiple cross-functional projects that support our operations across North, Central, and South America. Working collaboratively with a diverse team, you will drive project execution, process improvements, and business outcomes that strengthen our regional supply chain performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to a world-class organization committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

• On a typical day you will:

Major Project Supply Chain Execution

• Serve as the primary supply chain representative for assigned major projects.
• Support supply chain activities throughout the project lifecycle, including pursuit, award, execution, and closeout.
• Partner with project managers and functional stakeholders to align sourcing and supplier strategies with project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact project cost, schedule, quality, or customer commitments.
• Track and report key project supply chain deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics.

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Support

• Lead competitive bidding activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting for project-specific materials and services.
• Coordinate with regional and global category leaders to leverage preferred suppliers and existing commercial agreements.
• Develop sourcing recommendations based on cost, lead time, supplier capability, and project risk considerations.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with approved terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier commitments and assist in resolving commercial or operational issues throughout project execution.

Stakeholder and Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, operations, supplier quality, legal, finance, and field teams to support project objectives.
• Participate in customer and general contractor meetings as required to support project execution.
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders on sourcing decisions, supplier performance issues, and project risks.
• Escalate critical issues and recommend corrective actions to project leadership when necessary.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers supporting major projects.
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, responsiveness, safety, and cost.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective action plans where required.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.

Governance and Compliance

• Support Project Sourcing Review Board (PSRB) activities by preparing sourcing recommendations, project documentation, and business justifications.
• Ensure compliance with Otis sourcing policies, approval requirements, contracting standards, and governance processes.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records, contracts, savings documentation, and supplier performance metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution and sourcing effectiveness.

Financial and Commercial Support

• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities related to sourced services and materials.
• Identify and deliver project-related cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Assist in tracking commercial commitments and supplier financial performance against project objectives.

Compliance

• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate and promote adherence to the Otis Absolutes in all business activities.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

• What you will need to be successful:

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, project management, construction, engineering, or related project delivery functions

• Experience supporting complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

• Working knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and procurement processes

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills

• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results within a matrix organization

• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Customer-facing and supplier-facing experience preferred

• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, or major capital projects is highly desirable

• Up to 20% travel

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Project Management, or related field preferred

• MBA or advanced degree preferred

• PMP, CPSM, CPSD, or similar professional certification is a plus

• Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

• What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. 

• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays 

• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being. 

• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family. 

•  Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance. 

• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families. 

• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program. 

• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

The salary range for this role is $93,000-$115,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future.  Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.  

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click https://www.otis.com/en/us/our-company/esg here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

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