NPD Sourcing Co-op: Launch New Products & Cost Savings

ITW; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW's NPD Sourcing Co-op within the Warewash division offers hands-on exposure to day-to-day sourcing operations, supporting quotations, supplier communications, and new product development projects. You'll work under the NPD Sourcing Manager and help advance cost optimization initiatives.

Ideal candidates are juniors/seniors pursuing a business degree, with strong Excel skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the motivation to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Classwork toward a bachelor's degree (business degree preferred).
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of financial principles including cost and volume analysis.
• Problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Prior operations or purchasing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier research, identification, qualification, and market analysis activities by collecting and evaluating supplier, pricing, and industry data to support sourcing decisions, new product development projects, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support supplier communications and sourcing activities by coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and obtaining supplier quotes, samples, and technical information for new products and components.
• Coordinate with engineering, sourcing, supply chain, operations, and other cross-functional teams to track project timelines, manage supplier deliverables, and support successful new product launches.
• Collect and analyze supplier, pricing, and market data to support sourcing recommendations and cost optimization efforts.
• Assist in evaluating supplier capabilities, lead times, and product specifications to support sourcing decisions.
• Participate in new product development meetings to gain exposure to supplier selection and product launch processes.
• Assist with spend analysis, cost comparisons, and reporting to identify opportunities for efficiency and savings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by documenting processes and identifying opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness.
• Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time.

Skills

MS Excel

Problem-solving

Risk assessment

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree progress in business

Job description

ITW's NPD Sourcing Co-op within the Warewash division offers hands-on exposure to day-to-day sourcing operations, supporting quotations, supplier communications, and new product development projects. You'll work under the NPD Sourcing Manager and help advance cost optimization initiatives.

Ideal candidates are juniors/seniors pursuing a business degree, with strong Excel skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the motivation to work independently in a fast-paced environment.