NPD Project Buyer | Luxury Appliances Lead

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) profit sharing

On-site health clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Parental leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison seeks an experienced Project Buyer to partner with new product development teams, delivering luxury appliances that combine value for customers and profitability for the company.

The role emphasizes leadership in supplier qualification, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration with sourcing, demand planning, import-export, transportation, and operations. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in supply chain, with travel up to 20% (including international),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; travel 10-20% including international travel.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience.
• Intermediate experience in project management.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy.
• Creativity, technical skills and problem-solving attributes.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD supplier qualification, project management and product implementation, supplier performance, product reliability & warranty and total cost management.
• Articulate business requirements and objectives to NPD supply chain so suppliers are aligned for success.
• Assess NPD supply chain alignment and lead supplier development strategies for realignment.
• Draft and negotiate contractual NPD agreements to minimize risk and protect company interests.
• Lead supply chain activities as part of an NPD cross-functional team.
• Communicate concise updates, assessments and recommendations to Corporate Management Team.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams (Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, Operations) to optimize NPD processes.
• Lead or assist in sourcing NPD suppliers to optimize strategic business alliances.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Six Sigma Certification

CPSM/CPM certification

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison seeks an experienced Project Buyer to partner with new product development teams, delivering luxury appliances that combine value for customers and profitability for the company.

The role emphasizes leadership in supplier qualification, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration with sourcing, demand planning, import-export, transportation, and operations. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in supply chain, with travel up to 20% (including international),