Lead Product Introductions, Advanced Procurement

Overview

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Lead New Product Introductions, Advanced Procurement – The Lead NPI / Advanced Procurement role is responsible for driving sourcing activities for new product introductions (NPI) projects, ensuring cost, quality, and timing objectives are met. This position acts as a strategic link between Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Global Category teams, aligning cost targets, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance to enable successful product launches.

The role combines strategic vision with operational execution, influencing global supply chain decisions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• Define and align target costs with Finance and Global Category Managers, ensuring feasibility and consistency with benchmarks.
• Drive adherence to cost targets for all new products at production readiness.
• Develop and maintain a master component sourcing schedule, including RFx, negotiations, awards, and PPAP milestones.
• Coordinate NPI component sourcing strategies aligned with global objectives to meet cost, quality, and timing goals.
• Monitor project maturity and escalate unresolved gaps to leadership.
• Manage procurement workflows, including approvals for sourcing recommendations, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Facilitate technical collaboration between Engineering and suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing or heavy equipment industries
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and financial analysis skills
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment

You will work with your colleagues in an onsite model from Beloit, KS.

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

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