Program Manager NPI Sourcing
Core
Lead complex New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing programs, managing direct material procurement, supplier strategy, and supply chain design for medical device manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, NPI Sourcing
Builds
Supply chain strategy, supplier contracts, and material availability for new product releases and production ramp.
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and management, contract negotiation, cost modeling and variance tracking, capacity planning, risk mitigation, market research, cross-functional collaboration, data analytics
Preferred skills
Experience with ERP systems (SAP), BOM structure, Agile methodologies, multiyear cost planning
Technologies
SAP, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SCRM tools
Responsibilities
Manage purchase orders and delivery commitments for NPI; evaluate supplier capabilities and develop new supply sources; monitor cost, capacity, and delivery schedules; lead supplier performance reviews and scorecards; negotiate contracts and cost reductions; conduct market research for commodities; present supply chain strategies to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight