Title: NPI Sourcing Manager
Company Summary: A Global leader in battery manufacturing and stored energy and power solutions for industrial applications is looking for an NPI Sourcing Manager to join their team in Reading, PA. The NPI Sourcing Manager will support the sourcing and procurement activities for all New Product Introduction projects.
The NPI Sourcing Manager will be responsible for:
- Reporting directly to the Director of NPI Sourcing and presenting regular updates on assigned projects
- Completing NPI risk assessments for suppliers, end of life components, new technology and sourced parts
- Analyzing initial cost estimates for the NPI projects
- Negotiating with suppliers to find the best pricing and delivery schedules
The NPI Sourcing Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years experience in NPI Sourcing
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field
- Experience with Lithium technology and applications (cells, batteries, charging, suppliers)
- Customer focused and ability to collaborate and project manage
- Experience with the use of enabling systems (PTC Windchill or similar PLM systems, SAP, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal skills