Our NPD Buyers on the Supply Chain team are integral to the success of bringing our innovative products to market. Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.
Primary ResponsibilitiesAs an NPD Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for partnering with new product development teams to deliver best-in-class luxury appliances that provide value to the customer as well as profitability to the organization.
- Provide Supply Chain leadership to NPD team in the following activities: supplier qualification, project management & product implementation, supplier performance, product reliability & warranty, and total cost management.
- Communicate the company's business requirements and objectives so that NPD suppliers are aligned for success.
- Lead supplier and material readiness for prototype, pilot, and production launch.
- Assess NPD supply chain for misalignment with our business objectives and lead supplier development strategies for realignment when needed.
- Develop and execute NPD agreements that minimize risk and lead ongoing negotiations to protect the interests of the company and our customers throughout the life of the contract.
- Lead Supply Chain activities as part of a cross-functional NPD team, partnering with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management.
- Provide concise project updates, risk assessments, and tollgate recommendations to NPD teams and company leadership.
- Work cohesively with the Sub-Zero Group's Supply Chain team which includes Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export,
Transportation, and the Operations team to optimize the NPD business. - Lead the sourcing of NPD suppliers to strengthen Sub-Zero Group's strategic supplier relationships from concept through production launch.
- Mentor other buyers and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of NPD Supply Chain processes, tools, and standard work.
REQUIRED Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field plus 5+ years of relevant Supply Chain experience
- Some travel (10-20%) will be required
- Experience supporting new product development, product launches, or complex cross-functional projects
- Excellent communication skills and comfortable presenting to groups and leading meetings
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material
- Demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes and experience with buying for new product development.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous hands-on manufacturing experience
- CPSM/CPM
- SAP experience
- Buying experience in the manufacturing industry
- Six Sigma and Lean training
We value our employees by providing:- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Maternity & paternity leave
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