NPD Sourcing Manager - Hamilton, OH

Hubbell Incorporated • Manchester, NH

18h

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced New Product Development Manager to lead New Product Development & Strategic Procurement initiatives. This role combines process leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to deliver value, manage supplier requirements, and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Supply Chain, Project Analysis (Make/Buy Decisions, Total Cost of Ownership, etc), and cross-functional collaboration. This role will serve as a key team-member for complex sourcing & supply chain initiatives for New Product and Complex redesign development.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, & Outlook)
• Strong knowledge of MRP Systems, MS Project (or similar project management software).
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings
• Ability to perform in a matrixed organization
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Strong demonstrated SAP experience
• MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems, product lifecycle management, and supplier audits.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and scenario planning expertise.
• Prior experience in justifying Capital Expenditures is a plus.
• APICS/ASCM Certification or other related purchasing certification

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing alignment and supplier engagement from concept through production release.
• Partner with Product Development and Engineering to ensure supplier inputs are used in product design for manufacturability, cost and supply chain resilience.
• Manage supplier readiness, capacity planning, and risk mitigation activities to ensure transitions from prototype to production.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Commodity Management, & Operations to resolve roadblocks and accelerate decision-making
• Facilitate supplier design reviews, technical discussions and development milestones.
• Develop processes and best practices to streamline and accelerate supplier engagement during new product development.
• Proactively assess supply chain risks (technical, geopolitical, financial) and implement agile mitigation strategies to meet product requirements.
• Serve as the sourcing leader and main point of contact within the product development team.
• Assist Sourcing and Commodity Management leadership in negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees