Sourcing Manager, New Product Development

New Product Introduction & Qualification

Manage purchasing activities during new product qualification phases, ensuring technical specifications and requirements are met.
Lead NPI projects from a supply chain perspective, achieving milestones on aggressive timelines.

Supplier Development & Management

Collaborate with Category Management team to develop, evaluate, and approve supplier selection criteria for specific projects.
Work with Category Managers to assess supplier risks (e.g., financial stability, capacity constraints) and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
Address and resolve supplier performance issues to maintain project momentum, applying escalation as needed.

Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Resiliency

Lead cost reduction initiatives through alternative manufacturing methods, materials, and designs.
Strategize and implement redundancy and resiliency within the supply chain.
Drive supplier-related tasks to completion, coordinating with internal teams to meet project timelines.
Prepare and execute RFPs/RFQs; analyze quotations and negotiate pricing, tooling, and NRE costs.

Engineering Collaboration & Change Management

Collaborate on technical modifications and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for seamless implementation.
Maintain and update Costed Bills of Materials (CBOM) to align with project targets.

Data Management & Compliance

Maintain vendor and item records within ERP systems (e.g., INFOR CSI)
Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory standards and industry laws.

Issue Resolution

Address discrepancies in orders, resolve rejected goods issues, and manage purchase order revisions.
Escalate and mitigate project risks as needed to avoid disruptions.

Required Position Qualifications

• Strong project management skills supported by written and oral communication skills within internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Strong reasoning and problem solving to determine phase-in and phase-out date requirements.
• Ability to read/understand technical documents, as well as manufacturing reports.
• Demonstrated experience in Sales, Inventory and Operations (SIOP) Planning required.
• Proficiency with the use of Excel and MRP/ERP systems.