Lead, NPD Sourcing Operations

About the role

Lead, NPD Sourcing Operations is a leadership role within the Quality organization with a dotted line to Direct Sourcing. The role owns the sourcing strategy for Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Contract Manufacturing (CM) NPD engagements across the full New Product Development lifecycle — from prototype through mass production handoff. Serves as senior liaison between Category Sourcing, Engineering, Product Management, and external ODM/CM suppliers, escalation point for supplier risk, and decision‑maker on sourcing strategy and program direction.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end ODM/CM engagement strategy from RFP through supplier selection, setting direction for sourcing deliverables during POC, EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP ramp and holding the team accountable.
• Set and own the ODM/CM sourcing strategy for all new product introductions, aligning with category sourcing leadership on selection based on product, volume, and technology requirements.
• Lead and own make‑vs‑buy analyses and ODM‑vs‑Nogales trade‑off assessments for new products.
• Lead DVF/toll gate reviews and ensure sourcing deliverables are met at each development phase.
• Serve as the primary Sourcing representative for NPD teams.
• Manage alignment with Program Management on ODM/CM deliverables and product launch schedules.
• Independently and proactively manage, help support or lead resolution of supplier risks that could impact time‑to‑market.
• Manage and report on ODM/CM manufacturing capacity, ensuring supply commitments are aligned with product launch timelines and demand forecasts.
• Manage development of PowerPoint decks covering program status, costs, sourcing risks, decisions, blockers, mitigations, and timelines.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings to facilitate decision making and drive clarity.
• Engage and communicate with VP+ and executive‑level stakeholders regularly to communicate and align on project status and sourcing strategy.
• Own and approve project scope agreements (e.g., SOW) including NRE, tooling, unit pricing, capacity commitments, and IP ownership.
• Manage NRE budgets, tooling amortization, and total cost of ownership analysis with Finance and Product Management for make‑vs‑buy decisions or other analysis purposes.
• Lead supplier meetings as needed; hold suppliers accountable to commitments and conflict resolution.
• Lead complex negotiations and serve as the sourcing escalation point for the project team.
• Manage alignment with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering during design phases on product requirements versus ODM quotation and scope of work.
• Lead IP discussions with Legal in supplier engagements and manage category sourcing follow‑up to ensure proper documentation is in place when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8‑10+ years of relevant work experience in supply chain, sourcing, or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience working cross‑functionally with engineering and product development or related teams.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable presenting project updates and/or recommendations to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Solid knowledge of Operations (production capacity, lead times), Purchasing (POs, MOQ), Finance (cost structure, profit margin, productivity), Manufacturing (cycle time, MVA, SG&A), Transportation (logistics, incoterms, freight costs).
• Experience with ERP – SAP, Power BI, Excel analytic tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility). Participation in a short‑term incentive plan per applicable plans and policies.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $111,766.00 – $184,139.00; base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.