NPD Sourcing Manager - Hamilton, OH

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced New Product Development Manager to lead New Product Development & Strategic Procurement initiatives. This role combines process leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to deliver value, manage supplier requirements, and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Supply Chain, Project Analysis (Make/Buy Decisions, Total Cost of Ownership, etc), and cross‑functional collaboration.

This role will serve as a key team‑member for complex sourcing & supply chain initiatives for New Product and Complex redesign development.

Drive strategic sourcing alignment and supplier engagement from concept through production release.

Partner with Product Development and Engineering to ensure supplier inputs are used in product design for manufacturability, cost and supply chain resilience.

Manage supplier readiness, capacity planning, and risk mitigation activities to ensure transitions from prototype to production.

Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Commodity Management, & Operations to resolve roadblocks and accelerate decision‑making.

Facilitate supplier design reviews, technical discussions and development milestones.

Develop processes and best practices to streamline and accelerate supplier engagement during new product development.

Proactively assess supply chain risks (technical, geopolitical, financial) and implement agile mitigation strategies to meet product requirements.

Serve as the sourcing leader and main point of contact within the product development team.

Assist Sourcing and Commodity Management leadership in negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and long‑term supply agreements.

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, & Outlook).

• Strong knowledge of MRP Systems, MS Project (or similar project management software).
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings.
• Ability to perform in a matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Strong demonstrated SAP experience.
• MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems, product lifecycle management, and supplier audits.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling and scenario planning expertise.
• Prior experience in justifying Capital Expenditures is a plus.
• APICS/ASCM Certification or other related purchasing certification.

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a…