Global Supply Manager- NPI

DSJ Global; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is hiring a Global Supply Manager - NPI for its San Mateo, CA site. The role focuses on developing commodity and technology sourcing strategies for NPI and sustaining programs, and serving as liaison between engineering and supply chain.

Ideal candidates bring strong NPI sourcing experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing, with expertise in supplier development, cost modeling, and contract negotiations. The position is based on-site in San Mateo, CA.

Qualifications

• Strong NPI sourcing experience in aerospace, robotics, drones, or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in supplier development, cost modeling, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing tooling, supplier capacity, and manufacturing process technologies.
• Knowledge of supplier agreements (MSA, SOW, NDA) and ESI.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity and technology sourcing strategies for NPI and sustaining programs.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and supply chain for supplier and component selection.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and business award decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, capacity, quality, and cost.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain sourcing roadmaps, forecasts, and supplier development plans.
• Support tooling investments, capacity planning, and financial forecasting.

Skills

NPI sourcing

Supplier development

Cost modeling

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Job description

A technology defense manufacturer is looking to hire a GSM- NPI based out of their site in San Mateo, CA. Please see details below:

Role: Global Supply Manager - NPI

Location: San Mateo, CA

Compensation: $160,000 to $230,000

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity and technology sourcing strategies for NPI and sustaining programs.
• Serve as the liaison between engineering and supply chain for supplier and component selection.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and business award decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, capacity, quality, and cost.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain sourcing roadmaps, forecasts, and supplier development plans.
• Support tooling investments, capacity planning, and financial forecasting.

Target Commodity Expertise

• CNC Machining
• Metal Extrusions
• Fasteners
• Composites
• Metal Stamping & Forming
• Motors
• Precision Mechanical Components

Ideal Background

• Strong NPI sourcing experience in aerospace, robotics, drones, consumer electronics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Expertise in supplier development, cost modeling, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing tooling, supplier capacity, and manufacturing process technologies.
• Knowledge of ESI (Early Supplier Involvement), supplier agreements (MSA, SOW, NDA), and sourcing best practices.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.