NPI - Sourcing Leaders (Category Manager / Senior Manager)

Michael Page; Chennai District; On-site; Full time

Job description

• High-impact, build-from-scratch leadership opportunity
• Work on cutting-edge, global products with strong visibility

About Our Client

Our client is a global, innovation-led organization in the advanced medical technology space, focused on developing cutting-edge, high-quality products at scale.

Job Description

• Define and execute short- and long-term sourcing strategies (0-5+ years)
• Build supplier ecosystems for new product development and manufacturing scale-up
• Drive cost optimization, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and quality compliance (including regulated environments)
• Partner closely with R&D, engineering, and global stakeholders to enable seamless product launches
• Improve speed-to-market, inventory health, supplier quality, and cost efficiency
• Lead capacity planning, forecasting, and supply continuity initiatives
• Manage and mentor sourcing teams (including commodity managers)
• Establish sourcing processes in a greenfield / build-from-scratch environment

The Successful Applicant

A successful NPI Sourcing professional should have:

• 8-15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing / supply chain, especially in NPI or product development environments in automotive, aerospace, electronics, or other high-precision manufacturing sectors
• Background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong experience in supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization
• Exposure to regulated environments (FDA / quality-driven industries)
• Proven track record in global manufacturing and complex supply chains
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What's on Offer

This is a a high-impact leadership role with ownership of a large spend, offering strong visibility with senior leadership and global teams. The position provides a clear pathway to regional leadership while enabling you to work on cutting-edge, high-complexity products and drive strategic, organization-wide impact.