NPDI Sourcing Engineer

Vertiv•Delaware, OH

15h

About The Position

The New Product Development & Introduction (NPD/NPI) Procurement Lead is responsible for strategically supporting new product development initiatives by ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing of materials, components, and services from concept through launch. This role partners closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to integrate procurement best practices early in the product lifecycle, reduce risk, and enable successful product commercialization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, with demonstrated experience supporting new product development or product launches.
Strong understanding of NPD/NPI processes, manufacturing environments, and supplier engagement models.
Proven negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience in research-driven, advanced manufacturing, technology, or regulated environments.
Familiarity with contract manufacturing, prototype sourcing, and low-to-high volume transitions.
Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP) are a plus.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement activities for new product development and product introduction programs from concept through production ramp-up.
Participate in cross-functional NPD/NPI teams to influence design-for-cost, design-for-supply, and supplier selection decisions early in development.
Develop sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps, technical requirements, timelines, and cost targets.
Support prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds, ensuring on-time availability of materials and services.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to support innovative products and emerging technologies.
Lead supplier RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract development for NPD-related components and services.
Establish strong supplier partnerships to drive innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with suppliers on cost reduction, lead-time optimization, and quality improvements.
Develop and manage cost models, should-cost analyses, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments for new products.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to new technologies, single-source components, or constrained materials.
Support make/buy decisions and transition plans from development suppliers to production suppliers as needed.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, sustainability, and organizational procurement policies.
Work closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, quality, finance, and program management teams to align procurement strategies with technical and business objectives.
Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for NPD/NPI programs.
Support change management related to design changes, supplier transitions, and production scaling.
Develop and standardize NPD/NPI procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
Track and report key metrics such as cost, lead time, supplier performance, and launch readiness.
Contribute to lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives post-launch.