Senior Sourcing Manager – New Product Development (NPD)

Kidde Global Solutions • Mebane, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a newly formed role to fill a critical space in our New Product Development process. In addition to being the Sourcing lead on projects, you will also be the lead Supply Chain representative across all our projects. Closely partner with the Plants, Global Sourcing, Engineering, Planning, Logistics and PMO teams to develop robust sourcing strategies that will support those projects with an emphasis on price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. You will also represent all our Supply Chain teams (Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, etc.) and act as their voice; this will require a strong understanding of their strategies and priorities. This role will have wide cross-functional input and will coordinate with the various sites and commodities managers to ensure sourcing input and guidance is incorporated into all NPD projects.
Owns and develops sourcing strategy for New Product Development projects in partnership with the various sites and commodities sourcing professional.
Coordinate with all Supply Chain functions and act as the Supply Chain voice. Influence the team to ensure all Supply Chain concerns are addressed and the various functions’ strategies are integrated into the project.
Provide regular updates on all projects to all Supply Chain functions.
Develop and manage supply chain strategies that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc. in order to ensure on time and on cost launch of new products.
Coordinate with the global sourcing team to understand commodities strategies, preferred suppliers and opportunities to consolidate, exit or invest into supplier relationships.
Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and develop sourcing strategies.
Identify long term roadmap for new product VAVE activities with multiyear savings plans.
Directs analysis of suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in consumer retail sourced finished goods and signaling.
• 10+ years’ managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex contracts.
• Master’s Degree
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in consumer retail sourced finished goods and signaling.
• 7+ years’ managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of signaling technologies, electronics, or safety systems is a strong plus.
• Expert to mastery knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with experience
• Effective strategic thinking skills to manage difficult and complex problems
• Knowledge of related disciplines within work area and able to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs and systems
• Strong communication skills that can flex to fit any platform, media, character count or audience.
• Organizational skills including strategic planning, time management, attention to detail
• Analytical skills that help evaluate data to help us stay ahead
• People skills that drive engagement and advocacy

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies to support business objectives, ensuring cost optimization / productivity, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals and compliance requirements.
• Incorporate existing sourcing strategies and suppliers into NPD projects. Coordinate with appropriate sourcing team members.
• Deep understanding of all Supply Chain functions. Incorporate their goals, strategies, and restrictions into the project plan.
• Act as the single voice in NPD projects for the whole Supply Chain. This will require a strong understanding of each function as well as the ability to coordinate, influence and lead.
• All projects launch are fully optimized for the entire Supply Chain.
• Integrate supply base into the NPD process to ensure capabilities, cost opportunities and quality assurance for new product launches.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including contracts, pricing, and performance metrics.
• Escalate critical items and support discussion with critical vendors
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives, process improvements, and supplier partnerships.
• Drive initiatives to improve supply chain sustainability and resilience.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders, including product development, marketing, finance, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor spend, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance and cost savings.
• Publish dashboard on regular cadence to support operation discussion

Benefits

• Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance.
• Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level