New Product Introduction Sourcing Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES :

Project Management:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Oversee all sourcing activities for assigned projects from Gate 1 through SOP, holding internal teams and suppliers accountable for achieving key milestones, including but not limited to: design reviews, supplier selection, pilot build support, PPAP completion and SOP ramp up.
• Develop strategic sourcing plan, identify supply chain risks and mitigation opportunities, and present project deliverables status to leadership team at project milestones.
• Accountable for all sourced components within the project to ensure components and tooling are sourced within budget for BOM and tooling costs, on time per the established schedule, and meet all quality standards set forth.
• Proactively liaison between Engineering, Suppliers, Operations, and Strategic Sourcing to coordinate the on-time delivery of components for vehicle development builds, lead mitigation plan execution where required.
• Facilitate smooth transition of responsibility of materials management from the development team to the production team upon release for production to support steady, stable production.

GBU Sourcing Strategy Development:

• Develop holistic sourcing strategy by vehicle platform to achieve project requirements and ensure alignment category sourcing strategies.
• Identify gaps in supplier capability and technology, and partner with category sourcing teams to proactively identify and on-board new suppliers as necessary to support Global Business Unit objectives.
• Pro-actively work with engineering and product management to develop and execute supplier facing intellectual property strategy that translates into competitive market advantage.
• Translate long range product plans into road maps to feed into and drive category sourcing strategies.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Operations, or Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience (product development or supply chain).
• Proven track record of strong, effective leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
• Effective time-management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experienced in presentation abilities, including PowerPoint development. Expected to present to senior and executive leadership routinely.
• High level of critical thinking and analysis to resolve high impact, complex, and/or cross department problems.
• Demonstrated effective negotiation, communication, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Understanding of phase-gate product development processes.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
• Working knowledge of MS Project or other project management software.
• Solid understanding of material requirements planning (MRP).
• Knowledge of supply contracts with domestic and international suppliers.
• Project management training (I.E. CAPM or PMP).

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