Director NPI Sourcing

Generac Power Systems • Waukesha, WI

78d

About The Position

The Director NPI Sourcing is aligned with a business group and functions to lead, coach, train, and manage a group of NPI specialists. The Director NPI Sourcing will drive material cost savings, delivery, and quality roadmaps during the new product introduction phase, as well as lead their NPI Sourcing team with group standardization processes, continuous improvement efforts, reporting, governance, and material cost savings reporting. This role has direct emphasis on the globalization of products and materials across the business group platforms. The incumbent will support the development and standardization of product offerings, as well as focus on targeted projects, sales and marketing communication, cost savings synergies, and supplier and corporate communication. This role also supports the NPI development for technology and product manufacturability through the supplier / business partner interface within the NPI sourcing phase and through the development of the product through product launch regardless of the business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years' experience in Supply Chain with at least 5 years in an international capacity.
• 5 years of experience with project management in a lead capacity role.
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (30%).

Nice To Haves

• Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts & methodologies.
• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP System.
• CPIM or APICS equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Designs and directs the work of the Global Sourcing team.
• Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development.
• Oversee and provide guidance to the NPI team by collaborating with business groups to develop material product cost sourcing strategy for the NPI programs within the business product platform.
• Work with management teams and executive management to prioritize and align product strategies and roadmaps.
• Collaborate and identify development of strategic market opportunities.
• Drive strategies to support key launch events or product milestones.
• Support escalations and risk mitigation strategies within the business group.
• Provide direction and leadership for negotiation and cost analysis that the NPI specialists prepare from different suppliers.
• Manage multiple projects within product platforms, including BOM completion, supplier negotiation, project management completeness, and material readiness.
• Support Supplier Quality with supplier risk assessments and audit qualifications.
• Accountable for executing and managing multiple project timelines within the Generac Development Process (GDP).
• Own project budget related to NPI sourcing and responsible for meeting project requirements related to supplier performance, quality, and cost.
• Develop and lead training efforts for the NPI Sourcing group related to process changes, continuous improvements, as well as systems enhancements and reporting.
• Coordinate with project teams and specifically with commodity management with supplier selection.
• Work directly with information technology to enhance and utilize the enterprise business tools to support NPI Sourcing policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree