Senior Staff NPI Sourcing Manager
- Strategic Supplier Identification: Partner with Engineering during the early phase in the development to identify and vet suppliers capable of meeting cutting-edge technical requirements for semiconductors (ICs, SoCs), sensors, and PCBA components.
- Cost Management (Should-Cost Modeling): Drive early stage cost-out initiatives. You won’t just look at a quote; you’ll analyze silicon wafers, packaging costs, and assembly labor to negotiate the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- NPI Material Availability – In collaboration with OPM (Operations Program Manager) Monitor and manage R&D daily material inventory levels to ensure stock availability aligns with production and demand needs.
- Purchase Requisitions – Place and track purchase requisitions/and POs once issued, based on NPI phase build planning, program schedules, and inventory requirements. Proactively follow up with suppliers on open orders, past due items to ensure timely deliveries.
- Material Fulfilment Metrics – Maintain visibility and report out relevant metrics into open purchase orders, update internal systems, and ensure accurate delivery timelines are communicated.
- Data Analysis & Reporting – Analyze procurement and inventory metrics (turnover, accuracy, supplier performance) and prepare daily reports to inform procurement strategies and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience (R&D environment preferred)
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in ERP or procurement systems and Microsoft/Google Suite tools,
- Dashboard and data visualization development is a plus
- Relevant industrial experience is preferred, Consumer Electronics, semiconductor, or Automotive industry (with Autonomous driving system)
- PMP or other project management certification is a plus
- APICS, ISM certifications will be weighted favorably
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Travel to both domestic and international up to 25% of your time
- Otherwise this role will be onsite
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