Lead NPD Project Buyer - Strategic Sourcing

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

UW Health clinic on-site

Education assistance and training

EV charging

Maternity & paternity leave

On-site walking paths

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Project Buyer to partner with new product development teams and deliver best-in-class luxury appliances that provide value to customers while driving profitability for the organization.

Growth and development are emphasized; this role supports leadership and technical excellence, with collaboration across Supply Chain functions including Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10–20% travel incl. international travel required.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience.
• Intermediate project management experience.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy.
• Creativity, technical skills and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD team activities: supplier qualification, project management, product implementation and cost management.
• Articulate business requirements to NPD supply chain for supplier alignment.
• Lead supplier development to realign with business objectives.
• Draft and negotiate NPD contracts to minimize risk.
• Lead supply chain activities within an NPD cross functional team.
• Communicate updates to Corporate Management Team.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to optimize NPD business.
• Source NPD suppliers to strengthen strategic alliances.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational savvy

Creativity

Problem solving

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Six Sigma

Lean training

Job description

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Project Buyer to partner with new product development teams and deliver best-in-class luxury appliances that provide value to customers while driving profitability for the organization.

Growth and development are emphasized; this role supports leadership and technical excellence, with collaboration across Supply Chain functions including Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, and Operations.