Project/Program Manager III (Procurement/BOM)

Role overview

This contract opportunity in Dallas, TX runs for 9 months and focuses on procurement and Bill of Materials (BOM) support for engineering and testing activities. The role suits a highly organized professional who can handle a fast-moving, cross-functional workload while coordinating vendors, shipments, tickets, and internal stakeholders.

The position involves managing a large queue of more than 200 requests, keeping procurement work moving, maintaining visibility on orders and deliveries, and communicating clearly with teams across multiple locations.

What you'll do

• Lead procurement-related projects and programs from start to finish.
• Set task priorities, follow progress, track deliverables, and share updates with leadership.
• Handle several overlapping requests while keeping timelines on track.
• Work with Line Replaceable Unit teams to review and confirm BOM accuracy.
• Make sure component details are complete, correct, and ready for purchasing.
• Support engineering groups by maintaining reliable procurement data.
• Source and buy test racks, test fixtures, harnessing parts, and PCBA boards.
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders.
• Develop vendor relationships that help secure timely delivery of needed equipment.
• Monitor shipments and provide ETA updates to internal customers proactively.
• Coordinate receiving and distribution once materials arrive.
• Act as the main contact for procurement-related questions.
• Track open orders and keep the procurement pipeline visible.
• Support testing operations by helping ensure equipment and infrastructure are available.
• Direct tickets to the right projects and stakeholders based on business needs.

Required background

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 2 years and up to 4+ years of experience in project or program management, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or a similar area.
• Hands-on experience with procurement and vendor coordination.
• Prior use of ServiceNow.
• Shipment tracking and logistics experience.
• Strong communication skills for working with stakeholders and customers.
• Experience using Jira, SAP, and CUA systems.
• Good analytical, organizational, and information-management abilities.
• Comfort working independently and making progress in uncertain, changing situations.

Preferred experience

• Exposure to Smartsheet.
• Advanced working knowledge of Jira.
• Background supporting engineering, manufacturing, or testing environments.
• Ability to manage large ticket queues and complicated workflows.

Why this role stands out

• Chance to support a major global technology organization.
• High-visibility position with broad cross-functional exposure.
• Collaborative environment with strong ownership and autonomy.
• Work tied to important procurement and testing infrastructure initiatives.

Additional details

This is an onsite contract role based in Dallas, TX. The assignment length is 9 months. A salary or stipend was not specified.

The position appears to be aimed at experienced professionals who can manage operational ambiguity, coordinate across teams, and keep procurement and logistics work moving efficiently.