New Product Specialist
Core
Managing the end-to-end project management and supply chain execution for new product introductions, including material sourcing, cost analysis, supplier negotiation, and transfer to production.
Role type
New Product Introduction (NPI) Specialist
Builds
New product materials and components for power generation and home protection solutions
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Energy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, supplier negotiation, cost analysis (TCO), engineering change management, SAP proficiency, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Inventory management, new product development cycle experience, ERP systems knowledge
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Responsibilities
Analyze supplier quotations and negotiate costs and timelines; manage PPAP orders and part release status; update Costed Bill of Material (CBOM) and standard costs; facilitate technical design reviews with suppliers; manage tactical purchasing activities and expediting; maintain SC War room data and project risk mitigation plans.
Seniority
Individual Contributor