NPI Procurement Specialist

Sandisk • Milpitas, CA

7d • $126,300 - $214,700 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated NPI Procurement leader to drive end‑to‑end procurement execution for a portfolio of new products within our Flash Business Unit. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business, partnering cross‑functionally to ensure products are delivered on schedule, at target cost, and with a resilient and scalable supply base. The successful candidate will lead sourcing strategy, manage upstream supply risk, and ensure disciplined execution across all program milestones.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Materials Program Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain
• Strong understanding of NPI procurement, sourcing strategy, and supply chain risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while owning end‑to‑end delivery outcomes
• Proven track record of driving cost, schedule, and supply continuity in complex programs
• Strong data‑driven problem solving and decision‑making capability
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills in fast‑paced environments
• Effective communicator and influencer, with ability to align cross‑functional and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Procurement Execution: Own procurement deliverables across the full product lifecycle, ensuring material readiness for all key program milestones.
• Drive alignment between design, sourcing, and supply chain to support successful product launches.
• Drive Cost & Sourcing Strategy: Deliver program BOM cost targets (Should Cost and negotiated cost outcomes).
• Influence early design decisions to optimize cost, supply flexibility, and supplier selection.
• Enable Upstream Resiliency: Identify, assess, and mitigate component‑ and supplier‑level supply risks.
• Ensure programs are supported by robust sourcing strategies (multi‑sourcing, capacity alignment, LTA readiness, etc.).
• Anticipate and proactively address risks that could impact schedule, supply, or revenue.
• Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Commodity Management, Planning, and Operations to ensure alignment on sourcing plans and program execution.
• Act as the Procurement representative in program reviews, cost reviews, and executive updates.
• Manage Program Performance: Track program expenditures and ensure alignment to cost objectives.
• Drive issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity.
• Ensure timely completion of all procurement deliverables at each program milestone.
• Ensure Smooth Production Transition: Partner with Sourcing and Factory Materials teams to enable a seamless handoff from NPI to mass production.
• Ensure continuity of supply beyond product launch.

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life, accident and disability insurance
• tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed