Sourcing Specialist - New Product Sourcing
Core
Executing sourcing activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through production handoff, managing supplier identification, RFQs, and material readiness.
Role type
Sourcing Specialist (NPI)
Builds
New product implementations and production builds
Domain
Industrial equipment / Non-destructive testing / Energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier management, RFQ execution, cost analysis, negotiation, project prioritization, risk mitigation, contract execution, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
New Product Development (NPD) experience, commodity sourcing strategy, supplier performance tracking
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing for NPI projects from concept to production; Lead RFQ processes and cost comparisons; Manage prototype procurement and supplier timelines; Act as primary point of contact for suppliers during development; Support supplier feasibility reviews and capacity validation; Validate costed BOMs and align with project cost targets; Prepare sourcing inputs for handoff to Buyers; Manage assigned commodities for production continuity.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC