NPD Sourcing Specialist – Prototypes to Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

EV charging

Cafeteria

Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

PTO

Holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) vesting

Referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) in Longmont, CO, seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support NPD purchasing for prototypes, beta builds, and early production materials. You will build and manage a responsive supplier base, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing, and ensure smooth transitions from NPI to production.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, coordinating material readiness, and expanding the supply base for cables, electronics, PCBAs, and metal fabrication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3+ years purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally 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.
• ERP/MRP experience and proficiency with MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing for prototypes and proof-of-concept parts.
• Manage purchasing for Beta Build programs.
• Set up and execute initial material buys to support production readiness.
• Source across cables, electronics, PCBAs, and metal fabrication.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, QC and others to ensure timely delivery.
• Represent Purchasing in NPI/Engineering meetings and lead material handoffs.

Skills

NPD sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation & supplier management

Analytical & problem solving

MS Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Advanced Excel

Job description

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) in Longmont, CO, seeks a Sourcing Specialist to support NPD purchasing for prototypes, beta builds, and early production materials. You will build and manage a responsive supplier base, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing, and ensure smooth transitions from NPI to production.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, coordinating material readiness, and expanding the supply base for cables, electronics, PCBAs, and metal fabrication.