Procurement Specialist - New Products
- Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
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 :
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