NPD Project Buyer — Luxury Appliance Sourcing

Sub-Zero Group South Central, L.P.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site health clinic and fitness

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group South Central, L.P. seeks a Project Buyer for its Supply Chain team to drive value in new product development by partnering with NPD teams and suppliers. The role emphasizes delivering best-in-class luxury appliances while optimizing profitability and alignment with business objectives.

Growth and development are emphasized; you can lead or become a technical expert, with opportunities for advancement within a family-owned company known for design and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• Travel 10–20% including international travel.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Intermediate experience in project management.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy.
• Demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to NPD Team in Supplier Qualification, Project Management & Product Implementation, Supplier Performance, Product Reliability & Warranty and Total Cost Management.
• Articulate company business requirements and objectives to NPD supply chain for proper alignment of suppliers.
• Assess NPD supply chain for misalignment with business objectives and lead supplier development strategies for realignment.
• Compose and execute contractual NPD Agreements; conduct ongoing negotiations to protect company interests.
• Lead Supply Chain activities as part of an NPD cross-functional team.
• Communicate concise updates, assessments and recommendations of the NPD Team to Corporate Management Team.
• Collaborate with Sub-Zero Group’s Supply Chain team (Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, Operations) to optimize the NPD business.
• Lead or assist in sourcing of NPD suppliers to optimize strategic business alliances.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Project management

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational savvy

Creativity

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

CPSM/CPM (certification)

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Sub-Zero Group South Central, L.P. seeks a Project Buyer for its Supply Chain team to drive value in new product development by partnering with NPD teams and suppliers. The role emphasizes delivering best-in-class luxury appliances while optimizing profitability and alignment with business objectives.

Growth and development are emphasized; you can lead or become a technical expert, with opportunities for advancement within a family-owned company known for design and performance.