Job Description:
New Product Development Sourcing Leader
Job Summary:
The New Product Development Sourcing Leader will lead supply chain efforts for new product development under the supervision of the Commodity Director in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. The position requires interaction with multiple functional areas within Array Technologies (Engineering, Program Management, Product Management, Quality Control, etc.) and our suppliers. This position must maintain a high level of integrity in the areas of supplier selection and program management. Positive communication with team members and management is imperative.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Lead efforts to source new suppliers to support new products, initiate them in Approved Vendor List, obtain NDAs, and negotiation of terms and conditions.
Assist engineering in obtaining prototype parts.
Manage process of sending out RFQ’s, performing bid clarifications with suppliers, and providing bid tabs.
Coordinate communications between suppliers, engineering, and quality to confirm parts are designed for manufacturability.
Manage supplier(s) through tooling and qualification of new parts.
Manage cut-in of new parts with coordination between engineering, sales, product management, inventory, finance, and procurement.
Coordinate roll-out of engineering changes of existing parts to suppliers, including obtaining updated pricing, managing issuance new drawings, monitoring status of qualification of parts, and managing cut-in of revised parts.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or another related field.
3-5 years of project management including procurement or supply chain.
Time management, scheduling, and supplier selection and relations experience.
Experience using an ERP and scheduling system.
Experience in handling the bidding process and cost negotiations.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, detailed orientation, and interpersonal skills.
This position is onsite in our Chandler, AZ office.
Relocation is not available for this role.
Preferred qualifications:
3-5 years of supply chain or procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience with SAP and MS Project.
Positively contribute and deliver results in a team-oriented work environment.
Plan, organize, and communicate effectively to achieve project goals and deadlines.
Prepare reports and professional communication documents.
Ability to work across multiple organizations and business functions in a fast-paced environment.
At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.
Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field
- 3-5 years of project management including procurement or supply chain
- Time management, scheduling, and supplier selection and relations experience
- Experience using an ERP and scheduling system
- Experience in handling the bidding process and cost negotiations
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
- Position is onsite in Chandler, AZ
- Relocation is not available for this role
- 3-5 years supply chain or procurement experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience with SAP and MS Project
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to deliver results
- Ability to plan, organize, and communicate effectively to meet project goals and deadlines
- Ability to prepare reports and professional communication documents
- Ability to work across multiple organizations and business functions in a fast-paced environment
Array Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Array Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Array Technologies.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with added mental health resources. Some accounts describe the healthcare offering as a notable strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests generous PTO, paid holidays, and extras such as Summer Fridays expand time-away options. Flexible time-off approaches are cited as part of the overall appeal.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests access to company equity and an ESPP with a discount is part of total rewards. These equity programs are positioned as accessible elements for eligible employees.
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What We Do
Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) is a leading American company and global provider of utility-scale solar tracker technology. Engineered to withstand the harshest conditions on the planet, Array’s high-quality solar trackers and sophisticated software maximize energy production, accelerating the adoption of cost-effective and sustainable energy. Founded and headquartered in the United States, Array relies on its diversified global supply chain and customer-centric approach to deliver, commission and support solar energy developments around the world, lighting the way to a brighter, smarter future for clean energy. For more news and information on Array, please visit arraytechinc.com.
