Job Description
About the Role
Seeking a Global New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement strategies that support new product launches, capital investments, and operational excellence across our global supply network. This role is critical in aligning sourcing strategies with engineering, operations, and business objectives to drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, and sustainable growth.
The ideal candidate brings strong strategic sourcing expertise, global supplier management experience, and a proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support new product development, capital projects, and process improvement initiatives
- Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Plant Leadership to define sourcing requirements for materials, components, and services
- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard global suppliers , ensuring capability, capacity, quality, and compliance standards are met
- Lead supplier selection, pricing negotiations, and contract development to drive cost savings and mitigate risk
- Collaborate with Strategic Category Managers to align new suppliers with global category strategies
- Work with Supplier Development teams to ensure successful supplier onboarding and performance readiness
- Manage supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews
- Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier innovation, and on-time delivery
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
- Support plant operations by resolving supplier issues, managing escalations, and ensuring business continuity
- Champion sustainability, ethical sourcing, and corporate responsibility initiatives
- Provide leadership and mentorship to sourcing team members, as applicable
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience in global sourcing, supplier development, and risk mitigation
- Proven negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, PMP , or similar
- Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI/NPD) in a global manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives
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