Senior Product Development Sourcing Lead

Position: Senior New Product Development Sourcing Lead
Confidential Company in the Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing sector is Looking for a Senior New Product Development Sourcing Lead to be based remote in Italy.

Summary of Job The Senior NPD Sourcing Lead is a strategic procurement partner to Engineering and Supply Chain, owning end-to-end sourcing for new product development projects.

This role report directly to the Global Procurement Director (Based in Switzerland) and operates in a fast-changing environment, requiring high adaptability and flexibility to manage evolving products, specifications, and supplier landscapes.

The position plays a key role in balancing priorities between Engineering and Supply Chain, ensuring the best sourcing decisions through deep analysis of supplier capabilities, risks, and long-term strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as procurement lead for NPD projects

Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain, managing trade-offs and priorities

Challenge design decisions using cost, manufacturability, and supply risk insights

Influence decisions such as make vs. buy, supplier selection, and localization

Supplier Sourcing & Management Define and execute supplier sourcing strategies

Identify and onboard suppliers aligned with changing product needs

Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity to meet volume requirements

Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions

Manage supplier performance, including audits and corrective actions

Critical Focus Area:
Managing Complexity & Change Operate effectively in a constantly changing environment

Demonstrate strong adaptability and flexibility when dealing with:

New technologies

Changing product requirements

Supplier availability constraints

Proactively anticipate risks (e.G., lack of capacity, single sourcing) and prepare mitigation plans

Cost, Risk & Strategy Management Support costing, financial analysis, and sourcing strategy

Perform risk assessment (identify, document, and mitigate risks)
Ensure suppliers can support both prototype and production phases

Leadership & Influence Act as a bridge between Engineering and Supply Chain, managing tension and aligning priorities

Influence stakeholders without direct authority

Provide guidance and share best practices within procurement

Knowledge and Skills – Required (Hard Skills)
Strong R&D / NPD Buyer background

Solid understanding of:

Sourcing strategy

Cost & financial analysis

Negotiation and contract management (must have directly led supplier contracts)

Experience with supplier audits and stakeholder management

Proven risk assessment capability with practical examples

Basic program/project management skills

Key Attributes (Soft Skills)
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking

Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Ability to think outside the box Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration

Skilled in influencing indirectly

High resilience, able to manage demanding stakeholders and challenging dynamics.

Your

Qualifications:

8–12+ years in procurement/sourcing within complex or engineered products

Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments

Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and suppliers

Strong ownership, autonomy, and leadership mindset

Fluent English (other European Languages are a plus)
Possibility to fly monthly to Switzerland (Zurich)
Our

Offer:

Be part of a growing company with an excellent industry reputation, a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.

Multicultural Exposure:
Positive corporate culture and strong team work.

Career Growth & Development :

Personal development opportunities & Educational Support.

Health & Well-being:
Interactive employee engagement activities - Wellbeing Initiatives & Comprehensive Medical & Health Insurance Flexible Working Time