Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - NPD - Capital

About Us

Hydrafacial is a global category-creating company focused on bringing innovative products to market and delivering beauty health experiences by reinventing our consumer’s relationship with their skin, their bodies and their self-confidence. Every person here is a key player in our success. We are firm believers in making the little things count each day so the big things will follow.

Job Description

The Senior Specialist, Procurement – New Product Development (NPD) supports the development and execution of new product initiatives from concept through commercialization. This role partners cross-functionally with procurement, quality, engineering, regulatory, planning, marketing, and external suppliers to ensure supply chain readiness for new product launches. This role is responsible for executing source-to-contract procurement processes in alignment with business goals and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and contributing to supplier diversity and sustainability.

What you’ll do

• Primary Responsibilities:
  • NPD Supply Chain Execution
  • Support supply chain activities for white-label devices and internally manufactured devices from concept through launch.
  • Carefully coordinate supply readiness timelines in partnership with the NPD Project Manager and cross-functional teams.
  • Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to support on-time commercialization.
  • Aid in ensuring alignment between development timelines, cost targets, and supply capabilities.
• Procurement Support & Sourcing Execution
• Support sourcing initiatives for components, packaging, formulas, and finished goods.
• Lead Request for Quotation (RFQs), supplier evaluations, cost comparisons, and data analysis.
• Partner with the procurement leader to support cost negotiations and supplier onboarding activities.
• Help track Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) throughout development and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain Master Supply Agreements, other sourcing documentation, and supplier data.
• Supplier Coordination & Management
• Coordinate with suppliers to support development timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor supplier progress on samples, validation builds, and production readiness.
• Assist with supplier qualification documentation and onboarding processes.
• Manage supplier performance by tracking and reviewing defined metrics throughout both new product development and ongoing operations to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with internal teams (engineering, quality, regulatory, planning, marketing) to ensure alignment on supply requirements.
• Support material readiness, tooling timelines, and validation build coordination.
• Aid in ensuring required documentation (quality, regulatory, testing) is completed on schedule.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Identify potential supply risks (e.g., lead times, sourcing constraints, capacity issues) and escalate as needed.
• Support development of contingency plans and alternative sourcing options.
• Maintain risk logs and track mitigation actions.
• Financial & Data Support
• Aid in building and maintaining cost models, including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Minimum Order Quantity (MOQs), and tooling costs.
• Track development-related supply expenses and support budget alignment.
• Provide data analysis to support decision-making and cost optimization.
• Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to improving supply chain processes within the NPD lifecycle.
• Support documentation of lessons learned and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost, and speed to market.
• Other Duties
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or product development support roles.
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects and working with suppliers.
• Specific and tactical expertise in procurement processes, including source-to-contract planning and cost assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions.
• Industry experience in medical device and with regulated products with familiarity tailoring processes to meet category needs.
• Capacity and experience assisting with collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business needs.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, databases (Snowflake), and Microsoft Excel (or similar tools).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in consumer products, cosmetics, medical devices, or related industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), project management tools, or PLM systems.