Work location: • This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities. Job Summary The Sourcing Leader will work with New Product Introduction and Sourcing Category teams to facilitate successful product launches, using preferred suppliers and achieving cost and leadtime targets. The Sourcing Leader is responsible for sourcing components and finished goods from domestic and international suppliers. The position aims for quality, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery to meet our customers' demand. Key Responsibilities • New Product Introduction (NPI) support for Castings category; High Pressure Die Cast (HPDC), Permanent Mold, Sand Cast, Iron, and Brass • RFx to support category strategy, leveraging should cost models provided by Category Leader • Project manage NPI launches for category specific components • Help drive cost reduction projects from new suppliers • Ensure NPI compliance to preferred suppliers, acting as category liaison across the organization • Support focused initiatives as needed to help achieve category strategies • Item parametrization, item taxonomy, TVC load and maintenance • Propose awards for new business to the Category Leader • Supplier assessments and readiness review • Procure prototype samples for engineering approval • Kaizen event support / generation of cost savings ideas • Reconciliation of invoice disputes pertaining to NPI purchases • Identify risks and mitigation opportunities to NPI process including leadtime, cost, service, and quality • New and replacement tooling kickoff & readiness (Sample submission / Production readiness / Safety Stock in place) including purchase orders • Management of tooling life cycle processes Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • 3 years of relevant HPDC working experience • Ability to read engineering drawings • Must have strong background using Excel • History of making sourcing decisions with cross-functional teams • Strong communication abilities; both internal and external partners • Project management skills, and ability to drive towards a target date • Excellent data analysis capabilities • Negotiation experience in a business-to-business setting • Curiosity & Problem-Solving Capability • Creativity & Collaborative Growth Mindset Preferred Requirements • History working in the Lighting Industry • Knowledge of HPDC tool making process • General understanding of contracting concepts, language, and strategies • Familiarity with Oracle, GEP, Power BI, and power apps Travel Requirements • Initially domestic travel up to 30% and potentially international travel #LI-AP2