Procurement Business Specialist
Core
Lead New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI) projects through seven phases, managing cross-functional teams to drive product from concept to commercial launch.
Role type
Senior Procurement Business Specialist (New Product Development)
Builds
New products and product lines
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Product Development
Required skills
Stage-gate process management, Strategic sourcing, Product costing, BOM management, Cross-functional team leadership, Project scheduling, Risk management, SIOP demand forecasting, Technology readiness assessments
Preferred skills
MBA, Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering background
Technologies
Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates; Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and Global Offering Management; Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; Execute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; Manage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis; Provision new projects with standard directory and schedule; Manage project risks, issues, and action items; Coordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments; Support manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting; Report project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; Drive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools and governance standards.
