NPI Project Specialist

Symbotic; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 20%

Corporate credit card

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a highly motivated NPI Project Specialist to join our Supply Chain organization. You will coordinate procurement activities for new product introductions, retrofits, and cross-functional programs, aligning with program milestones and cost objectives.

You will partner with Engineering, Program Management, Category Management, Sourcing Operations, and suppliers to drive supplier readiness, track costs and schedules, and identify risks early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or program management experience.
• Experience supporting NPI, product development, or cross-functional programs in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong PM, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Support program-specific sourcing plans for NPI, retrofit, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering and Program Management to align sourcing with milestones and launch schedules.
• Coordinate with Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Operations, Engineering, and suppliers to track requirements and dependencies.
• Track procurement status, supplier readiness, cost, schedule, and material risks.
• Identify and mitigate sourcing, supplier, cost, and schedule risks with stakeholders.
• Support Engineering in aligning designs with approved suppliers before finalization.
• Gather supplier quotes and cost inputs to support cost models and sourcing decisions.
• Ensure aftersales considerations (spare parts, serviceability, warranty) are included in development sourcing.
• Support multiple programs and adapt priorities as schedules shift.
• Assist in transitioning programs from development to steady-state procurement.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to- end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What We Need

Symbotic is seeking a highly motivated NPI Project Specialist to join our Supply Chain organization within the Strategic Launch Team. This role supports new product introductions, product launches, retrofits, and other cross-functional initiatives by coordinating procurement activities, executing established sourcing strategies, tracking cost and schedule performance, and identifying risks early. The NPI Project Specialist will partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Category Management, Sourcing Operations, and suppliers to keep procurement activities aligned with program milestones and support product cost development throughout the development lifecycle.

What We Do

Our global procurement organization partners closely with the business to build category strategies that drive competitive advantage. We own strategic sourcing and supplier agreements end-to-end — from commercial and pricing structures through supplier relationship management — while our sourcing operations ensure disciplined execution at scale. Our scope spans the full lifecycle{{:}} procuring robotics, structural, and automation components at the core of our systems, sourcing third-party partners for installation and deployment, and ensuring robust aftersales support once systems are live — all in service of Symbotic's commitment to reimagining the supply chain and transforming the movement of goods through intelligent automation, while bringing unparalleled value to the customer. Every decision is grounded in a relentless focus on total cost of ownership, balancing speed and rigor to drive the best outcomes for the business.

What You'll Do

• Support program-specific sourcing plans for NPI, retrofit, and other cross-functional initiatives in alignment with established sourcing strategies.
• Serve as a procurement partner to Engineering and Program Management throughout the development lifecycle, helping keep sourcing activities aligned with program milestones and launch schedules.
• Coordinate with Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Operations, Engineering, and suppliers to track sourcing requirements, decisions, and dependencies.
• Track program-level procurement status, including supplier readiness, cost, schedule, material risks, and key sourcing milestones.
• Identify and elevate sourcing, supplier, cost, and schedule risks, partnering with stakeholders to support mitigation and resolution.
• Support Engineering in aligning designs with approved and preferred suppliers before designs are finalized.
• Gather supplier quotes, pricing, and cost inputs to support product cost models, value engineering activities, and sourcing decisions.
• Ensure aftersales considerations, including spare parts, serviceability, warranty, and lifecycle cost, are incorporated into development-phase sourcing activities.
• Support multiple concurrent programs and adjust priorities as product development and launch schedules shift.
• Support the transition of programs from development into steady-state procurement and sourcing operations.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or project/program management.
• Experience supporting NPI, product development, or cross-functional programs in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Our Environment

• Up to 10-20% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• This role works cross-functionally across engineering, program management, and procurement teams and may require flexibility to align with project meeting schedules.
• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $87,000.00 - $119,900.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.