7+ years of experience in Materials Program Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
Strong understanding of NPI procurement and sourcing strategy.
Ability to lead teams and drive end-to-end delivery outcomes.
Proven track record in managing cost, schedule, and supply continuity.
Strong data-driven problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
Effective communicator with influence across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Lead NPI Procurement Execution, ensuring material readiness for program milestones.
Drive alignment between design, sourcing, and supply chain for product launches.
Deliver program BOM cost targets through effective sourcing strategy.
Identify and mitigate supply risks to ensure upstream resiliency.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align on sourcing plans and program execution.
Track and manage program expenditures against cost objectives.
Ensure smooth transition from NPI to mass production.
Benefits
Eligible for Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan based on performance.
Opportunity to participate in Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program with RSUs.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation time and sick leave with options for flexible spending accounts.
Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated NPI Procurement leader to drive end-to-end procurement execution for a portfolio of new products within our Flash Business Unit.
This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business, partnering cross-functionally to ensure products are delivered on schedule, at target cost, and with a resilient and scalable supply base. The successful candidate will lead sourcing strategy, manage upstream supply risk, and ensure disciplined execution across all program milestones.
As an NPI Procurement Specialist, you will:
Lead NPI Procurement Execution
Own procurement deliverables across the full product lifecycle, ensuring material readiness for all key program milestones
Drive alignment between design, sourcing, and supply chain to support successful product launches
Drive Cost & Sourcing Strategy
Deliver program BOM cost targets (Should Cost and negotiated cost outcomes)
Influence early design decisions to optimize cost, supply flexibility, and supplier selection
Enable Upstream Resiliency
Identify, assess, and mitigate component- and supplier-level supply risks
Ensure programs are supported by robust sourcing strategies (multi-sourcing, capacity alignment, LTA readiness, etc.)
Anticipate and proactively address risks that could impact schedule, supply, or revenue
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Commodity Management, Planning, and Operations to ensure alignment on sourcing plans and program execution
Act as the Procurement representative in program reviews, cost reviews, and executive updates
Manage Program Performance
Track program expenditures and ensure alignment to cost objectives
Drive issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity
Ensure timely completion of all procurement deliverables at each program milestone
Ensure Smooth Production Transition
Partner with Sourcing and Factory Materials teams to enable a seamless handoff from NPI to mass production
Ensure continuity of supply beyond product launch
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
7+ years of experience in Materials Program Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain
SKILLS:
Strong understanding of NPI procurement, sourcing strategy, and supply chain risk management
Demonstrated ability to lead a team while owning end-to-end delivery outcomes
Proven track record of driving cost, schedule, and supply continuity in complex programs
Strong data-driven problem solving and decision-making capability
Excellent project management and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments
Effective communicator and influencer, with ability to align cross-functional and senior stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
