Sourcing Manager, New Product Development - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo • Pleasanton, CA

5h • $150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Soucing Manager of New Product Development represents the Supply Chain in projects for new product launches and acts as single point of contact during the NPD (New Product Development) lifecycle process. In addition to the core Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier Management skillset, a heavy focus on developing process across the supply chain related to NPD will be needed. This is a new role and you will need to be comfortable with ambiguity.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant sourcing / procurement experience in a Medical Device industry required
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and collaborate effectively, with strong interpersonal skills and a thoughtful approach to supporting individual performance, development, and engagement of team members.
• Proven experience managing a Direct Spend category such as raw materials and components
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing
• Strong project management skills
• Continuous improvement experience, experience with building new processes
• Self-starter, demonstrated ability operate and excel in ill-defined environments requiring structure
• Excellent business partner engagement skills, influencing will be a key component of this role
• Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization

Nice To Haves

• Catheter based medical device experience a strong plus
• Global experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain single point of contact for New Product Development projects. Collaborate with R&D, Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams on Supply Chain and overall project deliverables from Concept to Launch
• Lead all Sourcing activities for new products (Conduct Supply Market Analysis, ID and Select candidate suppliers, run Competitive selections/Direct negotiations, negotiate and award)
• Work closely with S&OP and Materials teams to plan on material availability and supplier readiness steps needed to launch
• Develop product launch plan, defines supply chain strategy and manage project schedules to deliver operational readiness and product delivery
• Work closely with sustaining teams on handover of new projects, as well as timing and coordination between current product mix and new product introduction
• Identify and manage risks associated with meeting technical and operational targets for project launches
• Use your influencing skills to gain support from the Product and R&D teams to evaluate new sources of supply
• Lead direct report(s), support onboarding, skill development, and role effectiveness through regular check‑ins, feedback, and coaching.

Benefits

• A competitive base salary range of $150,000 - $185,000 and variable incentive plan
• Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
• Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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