NPD Sourcing Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all purchasing activities relating to Product Engineering (PE) requirements. This is a multi-project based role supporting specific teams while incorporating sourcing standards set by Global Sourcing and overall company-wide business objectives.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Influences PE projects using concurrent engineering principles to leverage the supply base’s resources and proposing alternatives to product architecture and processes in order to achieve the best quality, lead times and cost.
• Identifies, evaluates, and negotiates with suppliers that offer a competitive advantage to the organization. Leads all quoting, new product development contractual negotiations, and award of business for sourcing that meets company requirements for PE projects while executing commodity sourcing strategies.
• Manages the organization's RFP process and evaluates potential suppliers to ensure that cost, quality, inventory levels, and supply chain operations meet organizational needs.
• Drives cost reduction/improvement/avoidance/control throughout PE projects to facilitate the company’s competitive position, while ensuring that all purchasing activities comply with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Initiates and leads design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews in partnership with Quality and Product Engineering.
• Responsible for supplier risk assessment and mitigation through start of project to transition to production.
• Coordinates successful completion of supplier evaluation, selection, and approval process, while assuring that suppliers adhere to process, scope and timing of projects.
• Manages product launch ramp-up and transfer to production aligned with commodity strategies and project timelines through collection of data, analyzing forecasted demand, and predicting inventory needs. Maintains contact with vendors and submits purchase orders or requisitions in order to ensure a continuous supply of goods as products commercialize
• Maintains project purchased standard cost data and measurable relating to the same.
• Leads engagement and communication with Commodity Sourcing Leads, Operation Buyers, Design Engineers, and Supplier Quality Engineer throughout the project for seamless transfer of PE project sourcing information.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Holds and continuously seeks out a high level of product, process, and commodity market knowledge.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in supply chain, business or engineering or related field and 3-5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCY and/or SKILL: 

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Performs work with a high degree of latitude
• Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business documents, technical procedures, drawings, and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• ERP experience, preferably with Oracle
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with internal customers, external suppliers, and fellow teammates at all levels
• Must possess solid verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates success working on cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage goals and initiatives amidst competing priorities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• N/A