We are seeking a dynamic and experienced New Product Development Manager to lead New Product Development & Strategic Procurement initiatives. This role combines process leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to deliver value, manage supplier requirements, and support business growth.
Requirements
- Drive strategic sourcing alignment and supplier engagement from concept through production release.
- Partner with Product Development and Engineering to ensure supplier inputs are used in product design for manufacturability, cost and supply chain resilience.
- Manage supplier readiness, capacity planning, and risk mitigation activities to ensure transitions from prototype to production.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Commodity Management, & Operations to resolve roadblocks and accelerate decision-making
- Facilitate supplier design reviews, technical discussions and development milestones.
- Develop processes and best practices to streamline and accelerate supplier engagement during new product development.
- Proactively assess supply chain risks (technical, geopolitical, financial) and implement agile mitigation strategies to meet product requirements.
- Serve as the sourcing leader and main point of contact within the product development team.
- Assist Sourcing and Commodity Management leadership in negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply agreements.
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance