new product development- project manager.

In this role, you'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sourcing, and other cross-functional teams to identify suppliers, negotiate agreements, manage sourcing activities, and ensure new products launch on time, at the right cost, and with the required quality.

Responsibilities:
Source components and materials required for new product launches and product-line extensions.
Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies for new products.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and support supplier selection and negotiations.
Negotiate supplier agreements and documentation, including NDAs, SOWs, and LOIs.
Participate in project team meetings and communicate project updates clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other internal teams to identify requirements and opportunities for early supplier involvement.
Ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, cost, and production-volume requirements.
Support continuity of supply by confirming supplier capacity and production capabilities.
Develop target costs and work with internal teams and suppliers to achieve cost objectives.
Identify opportunities to utilize common parts, preferred suppliers, and existing supplier platforms.
Maintain accurate sourcing activity and project information to support product builds.
Help identify potential issues, support root-cause analysis, and oversee corrective actions.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing: Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies focused on quality, delivery, and cost.
Project Management: Ability to manage projects, balance priorities, and maintain alignment across multiple teams.
Supplier & Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Negotiation: Confidently evaluate suppliers and negotiate agreements and costs.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, project management, consulting, buying, and/or analysis.
Demonstrated experience negotiating with and evaluating suppliers.
Strong ability to coordinate projects, facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and technical teams.
Ability to travel up to 30%.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing or supply chain professional to take a key role in new product development, working across multiple departments and directly influencing supplier selection, cost, quality, and product launch success. Ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? Apply today!

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).