NPD Sourcing Project Lead – Robotics Venture

Tennant Company; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays & personal days

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tennant Company is seeking a Senior Sourcing Project Manager to drive supply chain execution for new product development programs. The role focuses on delivering on milestones, managing supplier selections, and ensuring competitive commercial outcomes while coordinating with global teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sourcing, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a proven ability to manage risk and complexity in a fast-paced environment at Tennant’s Minnesota operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in sourcing/procurement; 6 years can substitute education.
• MBA or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD sourcing execution across assigned programs to meet milestones and budget.
• Drive supplier selection through RFx, TCO analysis, and complex agreements.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, supplier development, and category management.

Skills

Sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Supply Chain Management

MBA (preferred)

Tools

RFx process

Total Cost of Ownership analysis

Job description

Tennant Company is seeking a Senior Sourcing Project Manager to drive supply chain execution for new product development programs. The role focuses on delivering on milestones, managing supplier selections, and ensuring competitive commercial outcomes while coordinating with global teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sourcing, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a proven ability to manage risk and complexity in a fast-paced environment at Tennant’s Minnesota operations.