SourcingManagerII-NewProductDevelopment

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. ## WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: New Product Launch & Sourcing Strategy * Lead end-to-end sourcing for new product launches, including supplier selection, cost modeling, and capacity planning. * Develop strategies that optimize speed to market, total value, and long-term scalability. * Promote early supplier involvement to improve design for manufacturability (DFM), cost, and quality. Cross-Functional Leadership * Drive alignment across Engineering, Category, and Operations to ensure clear priorities, ownership, and timely decisions. * Translate business and product requirements into effective material and supplier strategies. Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management * Establish and handle strategic supplier partnerships, shifting from transactional sourcing to proactive collaboration. * Lead complex negotiations balancing cost, capacity, risk, and long-term partnership value. * Oversee supplier performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Program Execution & Risk Management * Manage NPD sourcing timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget execution. * Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning and supplier engagement. * Lead supplier lean initiatives and risk management for critical programs. Data-Driven Decision Making * Leverage analytics to monitor performance, identify risks, and guide cost and schedule decisions. Market Intelligence & Innovation * Build industry knowledge through supplier engagement, site visits, and market analysis. * Integrate supplier and industry innovation into sourcing strategies to drive competitive advantage. Team Leadership & Development * Lead and develop a high-performing NPD Supply team through clear role definition, coa