Technical Sourcing Lead - New Product Development

Our client is a global manufacturing organization supporting advanced automotive systems and components. They are seeking an experienced Technical Sourcing Lead - New Product Development to lead technically complex sourcing initiatives and align supplier strategy with product development and program execution.

Why work here?

This is a highly impactful role within an innovation-driven organization where sourcing decisions directly influence program success, cost targets, and launch readiness. The position offers strong leadership visibility, global scope, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

The Technical Sourcing Lead - New Product Development is responsible for aligning sourcing strategies with product roadmaps and business objectives:

• Act as the voice of procurement in product development initiatives
• Lead early supplier involvement, DFM/A reviews, and tooling readiness
• Own sourcing execution from concept through SOP
• Support program cost tracking, BOM reviews, and post-launch cost reductions
• Conduct global commodity market analysis and supplier benchmarking
• Provide regular updates to leadership on sourcing progress and supplier health
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience in automotive or manufacturing
• Proven experience managing global supplier relationships and commodity strategies
• Strong technical background partnering with engineering and product development teams
• Expertise in cost modeling, market analysis, and supplier negotiations

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please apply directly to this posting.