About this role
Purchasing & Sourcing
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• Lead strategic sourcing activities for NPD programs, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.
• Partner with engineering and operations early in the design cycle to influence manufacturability and cost.
• Identify, evaluate and develop global suppliers for new technologies, materials, and production methods.
• Negotiate complex supply agreements balancing innovation, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies supporting scalability and risk mitigation.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and lifecycle cost management. Manage supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance.
Collaboration & Teamwork
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• Serve as an escalation point for procurement, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
• Actively participate in meetings and project teams to facilitate information exchange.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Communicate timely and accurate information to relevant personnel.
• Effectively resolve supplier issues and maintain functional purchasing information.
• Model trustworthiness, active listening, and straightforward communication.
Additional Responsibilities
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• Support engineering teams with raw material orders.
• Operate with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary range $100,000-$110,000