Global Sourcing Project Manager

Unger Enterprises, a BISSELL, Inc. subsidiary is looking for a Global Sourcing Project Manager. The Global Sourcing Project Manager is a key member of the Supply Chain Team whose main responsibility is to ensure the launch of New or improved products is completed on-time, within all quality requirements and within budget. This person will be a critical member of New Product Development Project Teams and specifically manage the key dates of New Product Development, coordinating with Research and Development, Marketing and Operations. The Global Sourcing Project Manager will participate regularly in product development planning meetings and be the Sourcing leads to provide progress on timings, key dates that have to be met to keep the project on track, quotations, vendor resources and supply chain information on numerous projects concurrently. She/he will also be responsible for working with the Global Sourcing Team to select the most qualified vendor for a particular project(s).

Website: www.ungerglobal.com

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1964 in Hamburg, Germany, Unger has become the global leader in professional and commercial cleaning tools. With deep roots in professional window cleaning, the company has expanded into janitorial, sanitation, and retail channels, distributing products to over 80 countries. Headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Unger employs nearly 300 people across facilities in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and France. In 2025, Unger Enterprises became part of Bissell, Inc, a strategic move that positions the company for continued growth, innovation, and operational synergy. As a division within the Bissell portfolio, Unger remains focused on delivering high-quality, ergonomic, and productivity-enhancing cleaning tools to professionals and consumers alike.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans for both local and global projects to ensure Launch dates are met

• Provide quotations, costing and schedule (lead-time) information with alternatives

• Provide guidance on cost and time implications to Project Team on new ideas/changes

• Lead in the US the sourcing project management and support for any sourcing change activity

• Coordinate competitive and capable vendors to meet the needs of the project and business

• Organize and present required information to assist with project evaluation and vendor selection to Project Leaders according to strict deadlines

• Ensure that the Engineering Bill of Materials is set up in Navision from the onset of a project

• Utilize Navision to track costs throughout a project for immediate review

• Develop and maintain the Global Capital Plan

Interfaces:

• Will communicate with the following daily:

o Suppliers(domestic and international)

o Project Managers for New Products

o Product Development Engineers

o Marketing/Channel Mgrs

o Forecasting/Planning

o Quality Department

o Finance

Required skills, experience – MUST have these :

• 5 years in a purchasing or sourcing role in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing major projects or initiatives and managing staff.

• Strong project management skills

• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously

• Strong cross-cultural communication skills

• Strong negotiating skills

• Analytical skills to support total cost of ownership type assessments

• Knowledge of Logistics and Freight Forwarding

• Experience at working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently

• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ideal Additional experience, knowledge, skills :

• Knowledge of metal stamping

• Injection molding

• Assembly

• Aluminum and Steel Tubing

• Textiles

• Packaging

• Project Management Tool e.g. MS Project

Work Environment

• Typical office setting requiring the ability to sit for long periods of time

• High frequency of computer use

• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related fields. Relevant work experience excepted in lieu of degree.

Language :

• English, Mandarin – nice to have