NPI Strategic Sourcing Lead: Global Product Launch

Redline Group Ltd

Lower Blandford St Mary

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits
Career development opportunities

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd in Bournemouth, England, seeks an NPI Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement for new product introductions and industrialisation projects. You will shape supplier strategy from concept to production launch, working with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

The role offers exposure to international suppliers, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to drive cost improvements, supplier readiness, and ESG-aligned procurement within a fast-growing manufacturing

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
  • Experience supporting NPI and industrialisation projects.
  • Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.
  • Experience with global suppliers and international supply chains.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing for NPI, product development, and industrialisation projects.
  • Develop sourcing strategies aligned with technical, commercial and operational goals.
  • Manage procurement plans to ensure timely delivery within budget.
  • Monitor BOM costs and manage supplier readiness for production launches.
  • Negotiate contracts, terms and drive cost improvements.
  • Identify and qualify suppliers, conduct audits and performance reviews.
  • Support APQP/PPAP/FAI and supplier quality processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing
Procurement
NPI experience
Supplier negotiations
Stakeholder management
ERP/MRP systems
Travel willingness

Education

CIPS Level 4+

Tools

ERP/MRP systems
Microsoft Office

Job description

Redline Group Ltd in Bournemouth, England, seeks an NPI Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement for new product introductions and industrialisation projects. You will shape supplier strategy from concept to production launch, working with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

The role offers exposure to international suppliers, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to drive cost improvements, supplier readiness, and ESG-aligned procurement within a fast-growing manufacturing

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