- Define and execute short- and long-term sourcing strategies (0-5+ years)
- Build supplier ecosystems for new product development and manufacturing scale-up
- Drive cost optimization, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and quality compliance (including regulated environments)
- Partner closely with R&D, engineering, and global stakeholders to enable seamless product launches
- Improve speed-to-market, inventory health, supplier quality, and cost efficiency
- Lead capacity planning, forecasting, and supply continuity initiatives
- Manage and mentor sourcing teams (including commodity managers)
- Establish sourcing processes in a greenfield / build-from-scratch environment
A Successful NPI Sourcing Professional Should Have
- 8-15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing / supply chain, especially in NPI or product development environments in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or other high-precision manufacturing sectors
- Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Strong experience in supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization
- Exposure to regulated environments (FDA / quality-driven industries)
- Proven track record in global manufacturing and complex supply chains
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Our client is a global, innovation-led organization in the advanced medical technology space, focused on developing cutting-edge, high-quality products at scale.
This is a a high-impact leadership role with ownership of a large spend, offering strong visibility with senior leadership and global teams. The position provides a clear pathway to regional leadership while enabling you to work on cutting-edge, high-complexity products and drive strategic, organization-wide impact.
We are hiring for a Category Manager & Senior Manager role at a global, innovation-led organization in the advanced engineering/healthcare technology space. These roles offer a unique opportunity to build and lead NPI sourcing from the ground up, with significant ownership, global exposure, and a clear pathway to regional leadership.
