Purchasing & Sourcing • • Lead strategic sourcing activities for NPD programs, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps. • Partner with engineering and operations early in the design cycle to influence manufacturability and cost. • Identify, evaluate and develop global suppliers for new technologies, materials, and production methods. • Negotiate complex supply agreements balancing innovation, cost, quality, and delivery. • Develop sourcing strategies supporting scalability and risk mitigation. • Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and lifecycle cost management. Manage supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement. • Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance. Collaboration & Teamwork • • • Serve as an escalation point for procurement, Engineering, and Project Management teams. • Actively participate in meetings and project teams to facilitate information exchange. • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. • Communicate timely and accurate information to relevant personnel. • Effectively resolve supplier issues and maintain functional purchasing information. • Model trustworthiness, active listening, and straightforward communication. Additional Responsibilities • • Support engineering teams with raw material orders. • Operate with minimal supervision. • Perform other duties as assigned. Salary range $100,000-$110,000