NPD Strategic Sourcing Professional

Ascential Technologies

$100K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement
  • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing practices
  • Excellent negotiation skills for complex agreements
  • Ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Experience in developing supplier relationships and performance metrics
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements
  • Proficient in collaboration and communication across teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing for new product development (NPD) programs
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations to influence manufacturability
  • Identify and develop global suppliers for new technologies
  • Negotiate supply agreements focused on innovation, cost, and quality
  • Develop sourcing strategies to enhance scalability and mitigate risks
  • Drive total cost of ownership analysis and manage supplier performance
  • Support quality teams to ensure supplier compliance

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Purchasing & Sourcing

    • Lead strategic sourcing activities for NPD programs, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.
    • Partner with engineering and operations early in the design cycle to influence manufacturability and cost.
    • Identify, evaluate and develop global suppliers for new technologies, materials, and production methods.
    • Negotiate complex supply agreements balancing innovation, cost, quality, and delivery.
    • Develop sourcing strategies supporting scalability and risk mitigation.
    • Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and lifecycle cost management. Manage supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement.
    • Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance.


Collaboration & Teamwork

      • Serve as an escalation point for procurement, Engineering, and Project Management teams.
      • Actively participate in meetings and project teams to facilitate information exchange.
      • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
      • Communicate timely and accurate information to relevant personnel.
      • Effectively resolve supplier issues and maintain functional purchasing information.
      • Model trustworthiness, active listening, and straightforward communication.


Additional Responsibilities

    • Support engineering teams with raw material orders.
    • Operate with minimal supervision.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.


Salary range $100,000-$110,000

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