• Lead end-to-end sourcing for new product launches, including supplier selection, cost modeling, and capacity planning
• Develop strategies that optimize speed to market, total value, and long-term scalability
• Promote early supplier involvement to improve design for manufacturability (DFM), cost, and quality
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Category, and Operations to ensure clear priorities, ownership, and timely decisions
• Translate business and product requirements into effective material and supplier strategies
• Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management
• Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships, shifting from transactional sourcing to proactive collaboration
• Lead complex negotiations balancing cost, capacity, risk, and long-term partnership value
• Oversee supplier performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Program Execution & Risk Management
• Manage NPD sourcing timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget execution
• Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning and supplier engagement
• Lead supplier lean initiatives and risk management for critical programs
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify risks, and guide cost and schedule decisions
• Market Intelligence & Innovation
• Build industry knowledge through supplier engagement, site visits, and market analysis
• Integrate supplier and industry innovation into sourcing strategies to drive competitive advantage
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop a high-performing NPD Supply team through clear role definition, coaching, and empowerment
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth