Senior New Product Development Sourcing Lead
Jobtome
Confidential Company in the Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing sector is Looking for a Senior New Product Development Sourcing Lead to be based remote in Italy.
Summary of Job
The Senior NPD Sourcing Lea d is a strategic procurement partner to Engineering and Supply Chain, owning end-to-end sourcing for new product development projects.
This role report directly to the Global Procurement Director (Based in Switzerland) and operates in a fast-changing environmen t, requiring high adaptability and flexibilit y to manage evolving products, specifications, and supplier landscapes.
The position plays a key role in balancing priorities betwee n Engineering and Supply Cha in, ensuring the best sourcing decisions through deep analysis of supplier capabilities, risks, and long-term strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as procurement lead for NPD projects
- Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain , managing trade-offs and priorities
- Challenge design decisions using cost, manufacturability, and supply risk insights
- Influence decisions such as make vs. buy, supplier selection, and localization
Supplier Sourcing & Management
- Define and execute supplier sourcing strategies
- Identify and onboard suppliers aligned with changing product needs
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity to meet volume requirements
- Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions
- Manage supplier performance, including audits and corrective actions
Critical Focus Area: Managing Complexity & Change
- Operate effectively in a constantly changing environment
- Demonstrate strong adaptability and flexibility when dealing with:
- New technologies
- Changing product requirements
- Supplier availability constraints
- Proactively anticipate risks (e.G., lack of capacity, single sourcing) and prepare mitigation plans
Cost, Risk & Strategy Management
- Support costing, financial analysis, and sourcing strategy
- Perform risk assessment (identify, document, and mitigate risks)
- Ensure suppliers can support both prototype and production phases
Leadership & Influence
- Act as a bridge between Engineering and Supply Chain , managing tension and aligning priorities
- Influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Provide guidance and share best practices within procurement
Knowledge and Skills – Required (Hard Skills)
- Strong R&D / NPD Buyer background
- Solid understanding of:
- Sourcing strategy
- Cost & financial analysis
- Negotiation and contract management (must have directly led supplier contracts)
- Experience with supplier audits and stakeholder management
- Proven risk assessment capability with practical examples
- Basic program/project management skills
Key Attributes (Soft Skills)
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to think outside the box
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Skilled in influencing indirectly
- High resilience , able to manage demanding stakeholders and challenging dynamics.
Your Qualifications:
- 8–12+ years in procurement/sourcing within complex or engineered products
- Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and suppliers
- Strong ownership, autonomy, and leadership mindset
- Fluent English (other European Languages are a plus)
- Possibility to fly monthly to Switzerland (Zurich)
Our Offer:
- Be part of a growing company with an excellent industry reputation , a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.
- Multicultural Exposure: Positive corporate culture and strong team work .
- Career Growth & Development :Personal development opportunities & Educational Support.
- Health & Well-being: Interactive employee engagement activities - Wellbeing Initiatives & Comprehensive Medical & Health Insurance
- Flexible Working Time
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