Strategic Sourcing New Product Development Specialist

Strategic Sourcing New Product Development Specialist

Reference Number: 400586

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Architecture and Engineering

Hours:

Full Time

Greater Milwaukee Area, Wisconsin – Onsite. Periodic domestic and international travel may be required.

This role shapes commodity strategies, leads supplier selection, and supports new product development to achieve cost savings, performance improvements, and supply chain excellence.

• Commodity Strategy & Supply Base Development
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodity categories.
  • Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, risk, and competitiveness.
  • Identify consolidation opportunities and build optimized supply base strategies.
  • Support supplier onboarding, transitions, and global sourcing teams.
• Cost Reduction & Commercial Leadership
  • Lead supplier negotiations and analyze quotations and cost structures.
  • Support should‑cost and total cost of ownership evaluations.
  • Drive cost‑reduction and value‑engineering initiatives.
  • Manage commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
• New Product Development
  • Source components and tooling for new product launches.
  • Manage supplier timelines and launch readiness.
  • Partner closely with engineering during product development.
  • Support supplier qualification and PPAP activities.
  • Identify and mitigate sourcing risks before projects are impacted.
• Supplier Relationship Management
  • Serve as primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers.
  • Resolve supplier‑related manufacturing issues and support engineering changes.
  • Ensure continuity of supply for critical components.
  • Build long‑term supplier partnerships.

Sourcing professionals with manufacturing experience, strong supplier management, negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset are sought.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, commodity management, or strategic purchasing experience within manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating pricing, commercial agreements, and supplier contracts.
• Strong supplier selection and performance management skills.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and cost structures.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

• SAP experience.
• APICS, CPSM, or related certification.
• PPAP experience.
• New Product Development sourcing experience.
• Global sourcing experience, especially with suppliers in Asia.

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.