Npdi Sourcing Engineer

Vertiv Group; Xico; On-site; MXN 1,672,000 - 2,415,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an NPDI Sourcing Engineer to join the Global Procurement Team. The role leads sourcing for a designated line of business, coordinating with engineering and commodity teams on new product introductions, cost reductions, and production transfers to accelerate time to market.

The candidate will monitor prototype parts, assess risks, and report KPIs. A bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5–7 years of experience in supply chain or related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years of supply chain, engineering or related experience.
• Experience with NPD/NPI, project management, and industrialization.
• Ability to work across time zones and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for an assigned Line of Business from ideation to mass production.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Commodity teams on prototyping, BOM, and cost targets.
• Review supplier proposals and coordinate risk mitigation with regional/global teams.
• Own purchase BOM cost reporting and drive component reduction initiatives.
• Manage procurement gate deliverables and KPI reporting for new product development.
• Coordinate launch plans with EMS suppliers to meet project schedules.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Engineering background

Technical interpretation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

International teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP

PLM tools

Job description

NPDI Sourcing Engineer

Descripción del trabajo - NPDI Sourcing Engineer

Description

Vertiv is hiring an NPDI Sourcing Engineer. As a member of the Global Procurement Team, the person will lead the sourcing activities for an assigned Line of Business. This position will be the designated point of contact managing all sourcing activities related to new product introduction, product cost reductions, production transfers, supply chain design, and time to market. Working closely with the Engineering and Commodity teams to monitor critical prototype parts, determine e-Auctions opportunities, perform risk & resiliency assessment, and be responsible for reporting status to agreed KPIs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all Procurement deliverable as new products transitions from ideation to pilot phase and into mass production with an exceptional level of speed, quality, and performance to exceed customer expectations.
• Be an integral part of each Engineering project team with the resulting product being (a) having parts sourced from preferred supplier/manufacturer, (b) having a BOM and Cap Ex cost that meets business needs, (c) have a supply chain that delivers parts/products that meets market demands, and (d) maximize dual sourcing, (e) ensure material and supplier readiness for key development milestones, (f) eliminate any supply chain issues prior to product released to mass production.
• Helps develop the prototype strategy with the engineering team and associated buyer to help quick turnaround on prototypes. Analyze the tooling needs and costs for a new product.
• Review Supplier proposals and make appropriate recommendations. Coordinate with Regional and Global procurement teams to help mitigate supply risks.
• Own all purchase BOM cost reporting. Track all purchase cost changes and initiate/participate in new component reduction activities to stay below price target.
• Host Sourcing Review for business-critical projects with cross functional teams for, and follow-up to ensure identified actions gets addressed properly in a timely manner.
• Ensure Procurement related KPIs are correctly reported, and work to drive improvements when KPIs are not met. Complete all Procurement related Gate deliverables during a new product development. Provide the Procurement vote on all relevant Gate review.
• Lead/Participate in all NPD/NPI review meetings as required. Coordinate launch plans with EMS suppliers to meet project schedule.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business .

Minimum Years of Experience

• 5-7 years of supply chain, Engineering, or related experience.

Special Skills

• Significant Supply Chain and Engineering background preferred, with experience in multiple disciplines (e.g., NPI, Project Management, Industrialization etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and bill of materials.
• Ability to manage multiple Projects simultaneously, team player within Procurement and cross-functional teams.
• Clear understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement processes and strategy with an understanding of Vertiv’s marketplace and industry business operations and standards.
• Ability to build forward-thinking partnerships with suppliers along with leadership skills, particularly in complex, international, and cross functional teams.
• Experienced in working within large matrixed teams and/or organizations. Willing to work in different time zones (as required).
• Ability to drive and accept change, continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP and PLM tools.

Licensures/Certifications

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain)

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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