New Product Development Sourcing Professional

Job Title: New Product Development Sourcing Professional

Description:

We are seeking an experienced New Product Development Sourcing Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of sourcing and materials planning related to new product development and production of early stage medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain Category Sourcing strategies for Nordson Medical Finished Devices.
• Manage all aspects of materials for new product development projects, including sourcing, quoting, material costs, material availability, master data, POs, invoices, and associated reporting.
• Provide and manage component timelines and material availability to the Project team, identifying any risks and working to mitigate the risks.
• Facilitate integration of suppliers into the appropriate stages of the new product development process to achieve best DFM, total cost, and quality of the products.
• Develop cost models to understand cost drivers of purchased components and utilize negotiation and cost management tools to obtain best-in-class pricing on all components.
• Ensure parts, systems, and components are available for use in support of the development and production master schedule, including the tracking and monitoring of new parts and providing a 'can build' model based on material availability.
• Execute the process for a smooth materials transition from Development into the production environment.
• Continually improve Program Sourcing processes.
• Develop and standardize Program Sourcing process controls to create robust processes that are applied consistently throughout each project or program.
• Support manufacturing and quality with supplier re-sourcing projects and quoting activities related to continuous improvement activities and cost savings projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of project/program management experience in a supply chain, product development, or manufacturing environment with an experience of Sourcing, Materials Management, and Logistics.
• Technical background and understanding of manufacturing or assembly operations environment.
• Project manager experience desired but not essential.
• CPM/CPSM Certification desired but not essential.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• 'Owner-mindset' to be self-motivated, organized, and able to adapt quickly to changing project demands with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• High level of analytical ability required to develop and maintain integrated project plans while balancing workloads for a large number of projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills required to interact with all levels of leadership team, project team, and suppliers located around the world.
• Demonstrated negotiation and cost management skills a must.
• Substantial level of innovation required to develop systems, and processes that assess project performance, highlight potential problem areas, and propose and implement solutions to solve those problems.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate project team members in a cross-functional environment.
• Organizational skills with strong attention to detail required with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties and projects at one time.
• Strong ability to drive and execute change.
• Willingness to be flexible and to accept new responsibilities and challenges.

About Us:

We are a leading organization in the medical device industry, committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are seeking talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for sourcing and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to us today.