Lead, NPD Sourcing Operations is a leadership role and key leader within the Quality organization with a dotted line to Direct Sourcing. This role owns the sourcing strategy for Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and Contract Manufacturing (CM) NPD engagements across the full New Product Development lifecycle — from prototype through mass production handoff. This individual serves as the senior liaison between Category Sourcing, Engineering, Product Management, and external ODM/CM suppliers, escalation point for supplier risk, and decision-maker on sourcing strategy and program direction. This individual is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the supply chain across multiple NPD programs.

• Own end-to-end ODM/CM engagement strategy from RFP through supplier selection, setting direction for sourcing deliverables during POC, EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP ramp and holding the team accountable to them
• Set and own the ODM/CM sourcing strategy for all new product introductions, aligning with category sourcing leadership on selection based on product, volume, and technology requirements of new and upcoming projects
• Lead and own make-vs-buy analyses and ODM-vs-Nogales trade-off assessments for new products

• Lead DVF/toll gate reviews and ensure sourcing deliverables are met at each development phase
• Serve as the primary Sourcing representative for NPD teams
• Manage alignment with Program Management on ODM/CM deliverables and product launch schedules
• Independently and proactively manage, help support or lead resolution of supplier risks that could impact time-to-market
• Manage and report on ODM/CM manufacturing capacity, ensuring supply commitments are aligned with product launch timelines and demand forecasts

• Manage development of PowerPoint decks covering program status, costs, sourcing risks, decisions, blockers, mitigations, and timelines
• Lead meetings cross-functionally to facilitate decision making and drive clarity
• Engage and communicate with VP+ and executive-level stakeholders on a regular basis to communicate and align on project status and sourcing strategy

• Own and approve project scope agreements (e.g. SOW) including NRE, tooling, unit pricing, capacity commitments, and IP ownership
• Manage NRE budgets, tooling amortization, and total cost of ownership analysis with Finance and Product Management for make-vs-buy decisions or other analysis purposes

• Lead supplier meetings as needed; hold suppliers accountable to commitments and conflict resolution
• Lead complex negotiations and serve as the sourcing escalation point for the project team

• Manage alignment with Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering during design phases on product requirements versus ODM quotation and scope of work.
• Lead IP discussions with Legal in supplier engagements and manage category sourcing follow-up to ensure proper documentation is in place when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 8-10+ yrs of relevant work experience in supply chain, sourcing, or logistics
• Demonstrated experience in working cross-functionally with engineering and product development or related teams
• Supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable presenting project updates and/or recommendations to executive leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience in working cross-functionally with engineering and product development or related teams
• Supplier relationship management

Other:

• Able to travel up to 10% - domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Masters Degree

Experience:

• Solid knowledge of Operations (production capacity, lead times), Purchasing (POs, MOQ), Finance (cost structure, profit margin, productivity), Manufacturing (cycle time, MVA, SG&A), Transportation (logistics, incoterms, freight costs)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ERP – SAP
• Power BI
• Excel Analytic tools

The pay range for this position is $111,766.00 - $184,139.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.