NPI Procurement Specialist

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

We are 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.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to the business, partnering cross‑functionally to ensure products are delivered on schedule, at target cost, and with a resilient and scalable supply base. The successful candidate will lead sourcing strategy, manage upstream supply risk, and ensure disciplined execution across all program milestones.

As an NPI Procurement Specialist, you will:

• Lead NPI Procurement Execution Own procurement deliverables across the full product lifecycle, ensuring material readiness for all key program milestones
• Drive alignment between design, sourcing, and supply chain to support successful product launches
• Drive Cost & Sourcing Strategy Deliver program BOM cost targets (Should Cost and negotiated cost outcomes)
• Influence early design decisions to optimize cost, supply flexibility, and supplier selection
• Enable Upstream Resiliency Identify, assess, and mitigate component‑and supplier‑level supply risks
• Ensure programs are supported by robust sourcing strategies (multi‑sourcing, capacity alignment, LTA readiness, etc.)
• Anticipate and proactively address risks that could impact schedule, supply, or revenue
• Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering, Commodity Management, Planning, and Operations to ensure alignment on sourcing plans and program execution
• Act as the Procurement representative in program reviews, cost reviews, and executive updates
• Manage Program Performance Track program expenditures and ensure alignment to cost objectives
• Drive issue resolution with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity
• Ensure timely completion of all procurement deliverables at each program milestone
• Ensure Smooth Production Transition Partner with Sourcing and Factory Materials teams to enable a seamless handoff from NPI to mass production
• Ensure continuity of supply beyond product launch

REQUIRED

• 7+ years of experience in Materials Program Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of NPI procurement, sourcing strategy, and supply chain risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while owning end‑to‑end delivery outcomes
• 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

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here .

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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 11/25/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if w