Procurement Specialist – New Products

Description

Major Function :

The Procurement Specialist for New Product plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies required for New Product Introduction (NPI) and R&D projects. Working in a cross-functional environment, partnering with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Distribution, and Sales, in order to ensure on time delivery of materials and suppliers for First Article samples, R&D samples, new product development efforts, all the way through first production delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies for NPI and R&D products.
• Creates and maintains successful and productive working relationships with outside suppliers to ensure continually improving quality products at the best rate possible
• Sources and negotiates commercial aspects with global suppliers, including onsite supplier audits
• Navigates through import tariffs and duties to determine the best possible supplier quality with lowest landed costs.
• Drives improvement in product price, quality and on time delivery First article samples, R&D parts and first production deliveries.
• Participate in driving low cost resourcing and new product development initiatives
• Works with freight forwarders and transport companies to ensure successful import of products
• Works closely with Engineering Management, Supply Chain Managers, Buyers & Project Managers, providing frequent updates on progress with New Products.
• Support relevant Engineering, Supply Chain and Corporate KPI’s

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

Education :

o CPIM – Certified in Production & Inventory Management

o CPSM – Certified in Professional Supply Management

o CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional

o Lean certification

o Six Sigma certification

Experience :

Knowledge and Personal Attributes :

Computer Skills :

Travel :