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NPD Strategic Sourcing Professional

None • Blaine, MN, US • published 2026-10-13 20:20:26.646331

Description

**Purchasing \& Sourcing** * + 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** * + - 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, an...

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