NPD Strategic Sourcing Professional

Sources & Strategic Initiatives

• Strategic sourcing activities for NPD programs, aligning with product roadmaps.
• Partner with engineering and operations early in the design cycle to influence manufacturability and cost.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop global suppliers for new technologies, materials, and production methods.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements balancing innovation, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies supporting scalability and risk mitigation.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and lifecycle cost management.
• Manage supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Serve as an escalation point for procurement, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
• Actively participate in meetings and project teams to facilitate information exchange.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to relevant personnel.
• Effectively resolve supplier issues and maintain functional purchasing information.
• Model trustworthiness, active listening, and straightforward communication.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with raw material orders.
• Operate with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$100,000 - $110,000