What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global New Product Development Sourcing Manager position at Zobility?
Position Summary:
The Global New Product Development Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing and procurement strategies that support new product development, cost reduction initiatives, and operational excellence across global supply networks. This role oversees supplier selection, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing activities for key manufacturing projects, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met. The position plays a critical role in aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives, plant operations, and global supply chain initiatives to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Essential/Key Functions:
- Develop and execute project sourcing strategies to support new product launches, capital investments, and process improvement initiatives.
- Partner with engineering, operations, and plant leadership to define sourcing requirements for raw materials, components, and services.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term partnerships to drive cost savings and mitigate risk.
- Partner with Strategic Category Managers to align new suppliers with global category strategies.
- Work with Supplier Development team to successfully onboard new suppliers and ensure they meet Milacron expectations.
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, improve supplier innovation, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and commodity pricing to develop proactive sourcing strategies.
- Support plant operations by resolving supplier-related issues, managing escalations, and ensuring business continuity.
- Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices aligned with corporate responsibility goals.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to sourcing team members (if applicable).
Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Negotiation & Influencing Skills
- Supplier & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Project Management & Execution
- Adaptability & Problem-Solving
Minimum (Required) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience with global sourcing, supplier development, and risk mitigation.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with global stakeholders.
- Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or similar) a plus.