NPD Sourcing Project Manager (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

NPD Sourcing Project Manager (Manufacturing): Managing strategic sourcing deliverables for new product development within the Water, Security, or Outdoors business units with an accent on supplier selection, risk mitigation, and the NPD stage-gate process. Focus on coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver direct materials, managing capital tooling requirements, and transitioning programs to sustaining production.

Location: Hybrid schedule in Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 USD

Company

hirify.global Innovations is an industry-leading company focused on home, security, and digital products aimed at transforming spaces into havens.

What you will do

• Lead and be responsible for strategic sourcing deliverables for new product development (NPD) using a stage-gate process.
• Manage supplier selection, early supplier involvement, and procurement of tools, prototypes, and production parts.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and supplier quality teams to ensure design compatibility and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate with internal and external suppliers to resolve problems and develop win-win resolutions.
• Facilitate supply chain deliverables and ensure milestones are met for quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Support the definition of supply chain capital tooling requirements and inventory models for purchased parts.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity from Deerfield, Illinois.
• 3-5 years of overall work-related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cross-functional supply or new product development team environments.
• 3 years of manufacturing sourcing experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in stage-gate project management within a global manufacturing company.
• Experience working in a major ERP environment, specifically SAP or Oracle.
• Direct experience in NPD project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans prioritising all aspects of wellbeing.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company contribution.
• Flexible time off benefits and adoption benefits.
• Inclusive culture with various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Employee product discounts.