NPI Procurement Leader: End-to-End Launch & Cost Strategy

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a highly motivated NPI Procurement leader to drive end-to-end procurement execution for a portfolio of new products within our Flash Business Unit. You will partner cross-functionally to ensure on-schedule delivery, target cost, and a resilient supply base, leading sourcing strategy and upstream risk management.

You will own procurement deliverables across the full lifecycle, drive design-to-supply alignment, and influence early design decisions to optimize cost and supply

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Materials Program Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of NPI procurement, sourcing strategy, and supply chain risk management.
• Proven track record of driving cost, schedule, and supply continuity in complex programs.
• Strong data-driven problem solving and decision-making capability.
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communicator and influencer, with ability to align cross-functional and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Procurement Execution across the full product lifecycle and ensure material readiness for key program milestones.
• Drive alignment between design, sourcing, and supply chain to support product launches.
• Deliver program BOM cost targets via Should Cost analyses and negotiated outcomes.
• Influence early design decisions to optimize cost and supplier selection.
• Identify and mitigate component- and supplier-level supply risks.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Commodity Management, Planning, and Operations.
• Represent Procurement in program reviews, cost reviews, and executive updates.
• Track program expenditures and ensure alignment to cost objectives.
• Drive issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity.
• Ensure smooth transition from NPI to mass production and continuity of supply.

Skills

NPI procurement

Team leadership

Cost & strategy

Data-driven problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional influence

Job description

Sandisk is seeking a highly motivated NPI Procurement leader to drive end-to-end procurement execution for a portfolio of new products within our Flash Business Unit. You will partner cross-functionally to ensure on-schedule delivery, target cost, and a resilient supply base, leading sourcing strategy and upstream risk management.

You will own procurement deliverables across the full lifecycle, drive design-to-supply alignment, and influence early design decisions to optimize cost and supply