NPD Sourcing Specialist — Prototypes & Electronics

Stored Energy Systems, LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free Electric Vehicle charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Employee referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Longmont, CO to drive NPD procurement, coordinate prototype materials, and ensure timely supply chain readiness for new products. The role partners with Engineering, QC, and Purchasing to build a robust supplier network and manage early production requirements.

You will handle prototype purchases, support Beta Build programs, and coordinate material buys to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in an NPD or engineering-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing for cables, electronics, PCBAs, or metal fabrication.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with tight deadlines.
• ERP/MRP experience and proficient with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing for prototypes and proof-of-concept parts.
• Manage purchasing activities for Beta Build programs.
• Set up and execute initial material buys (up to a quarter’s worth) to support production readiness.
• Broad-based experience in sourcing and purchasing across multiple categories: Cables, Electronics, PCBAs, and Metal Fabrication.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing team and collaborate with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Develop and maintain a responsive prototype supply base for quick-turn requirements and new supplier development.
• Work with Quality Control to understand inspection needs and priorities for NPD builds.
• Partner with Engineering to develop or identify new technologies and suppliers to support innovative product development.
• Coordinate the hand-off of materials and supply chain processes from NPI to Production.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Center to ensure proper system and supply line data setup.
• Act as the point of contact for documentation control for the purchasing department for item set up at the time of release.
• Ensure SCM processes are being applied and followed by cross-functional teams during projects and business activities.
• Represent Purchasing in NPI meetings and Engineering in Purchasing meetings to ensure alignment and communication.
• Report directly to Procurement, with a high level of Engineering team support for supply chain needs.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Sourcing knowledge

ERP / MRP experience

MS Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Longmont, CO to drive NPD procurement, coordinate prototype materials, and ensure timely supply chain readiness for new products. The role partners with Engineering, QC, and Purchasing to build a robust supplier network and manage early production requirements.

You will handle prototype purchases, support Beta Build programs, and coordinate material buys to keep projects on schedule.