Sourcing Lead, NPI
Summary
Leads sourcing for new product introductions in a regulated medical technology company, negotiating supplier contracts and cost reductions while managing supply chain risks.
• Ensure project teams adhere to strategic direction of Global Sourcing, pur
• Negotiate and implement contracts and agreements (NDA’s, SOW’s, developmental agreements) supporting R&D
• Execute RFQ’s and business award
• Perform formal supply chain risk analysis and propose and develop mitigation strategies
• Negotiate supplier cost reductions and NRE reductions during product development and continuous cost reduction initiatives through the project lifecycle
• May lead supplier portions of the projects
What you will need:
Required Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, required
• 4 years engineering or supply chain management supporting new product introductions, required
• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience, highly preferred
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
Preferred qualification:
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization
• Ability to read, interpret and translate engineering drawings
• Ability to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans