Senior Sourcing Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Sourcing Program Manager to lead sourcing execution across the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through production and scale. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and supply chain, ensuring supplier readiness, mitigating risk, and enabling successful product launches in a high-growth manufacturing environment. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role with significant influence across teams and direct exposure to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy and execution across the end-to-end product lifecycle (design launch scale)
• Act as the primary interface between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
• Drive supplier readiness to support product launches and production ramp
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (capacity, delivery, quality, cost)
• Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure program milestones are met
• Manage sourcing deliverables, timelines, and program execution
• Partner with category managers to execute sourcing strategies and resolve supplier challenges
• Analyze data and provide insights to support decision-making
• Present program updates, risks, and recommendations to leadership

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or program management
• Proven experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) environments
• Experience owning sourcing from launch through production ramp
• Strong cross-functional experience with engineering, operations, and supply chain
• Demonstrated ability to drive program execution and timelines
• Experience in supplier selection, qualification, and readiness
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive-level presentations

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, or advanced manufacturing
• Experience in complex hardware, aerospace, or medical devices
• Experience in high-growth or ramp environments
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related field)
• Technical ability to interpret drawings, specs, or custom components
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive-level presentations
• Technical ability to interpret drawings, specs, or custom components
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Health
• 401K
• PTO

Pay

The pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week onsite in Somerset, NJ. Relocation package is available to candidates who are not locally based. Candidates must be based within commuting distance of Somerset, NJ and able to work onsite 3 days/week.