NPI Sourcing & Launch Specialist

Generac Power Systems; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems’ New Product Introduction Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing, supplier coordination, and material readiness for assigned NPI programs, ensuring the right materials are available at the right cost and timing.

You’ll work with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and suppliers to manage sourcing activities, resolve material challenges, and address launch risks. This role requires travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field OR four years of relevant experience in a supply chain role within a comparable environment.
• Proven experience with engineering change processes
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional project management abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights effectively
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Understanding of inventory management principles
• Background in the new product development cycle

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQs, quote analysis, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and total-cost assessments
• Source components, assemblies, fabricated parts, electrical components, enclosures, and other NPI materials
• Identify and qualify new, alternate, and dual-source suppliers
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and launch readiness
• Support supplier design reviews focused on manufacturability, functionality, cost, and launch requirements
• Maintain supplier documentation and Approved Vendor Lists (AVL)
• Ensure materials are available for prototypes, validation builds, production launch, and stabilization
• Manage NPI POs, supplier commitments, confirmations, delivery schedules, and changes
• Proactively resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality issues, and other material risks
• Coordinate PPAP orders, inspections, engineering approvals, and production release requirements
• Support material forecasting based on build plans, demand, and supplier lead times
• Partner with Planning, Purchasing, and Operations to maintain accurate ERP data
• Execute expediting, risk buys, advanced purchases, and supplier recovery actions as needed
• Transition suppliers and materials to Production Purchasing after launch stabilization
• Evaluate supplier pricing, tooling, NRE, logistics, tariffs, and other commercial factors
• Maintain accurate Costed BOMs (CBOM), standard costs, and sourcing data
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through negotiation, alternate sourcing, volume leverage, VA/VE, and process improvements
• Support resolution of pricing, PO, invoice, and other supplier commercial issues
• Support sourcing and cost analysis for engineering changes, material transfers, and sustaining activities

Skills

RFQ management

Supplier coordination

Material readiness

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field OR four years of relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

Generac Power Systems’ New Product Introduction Sourcing Specialist will lead sourcing, supplier coordination, and material readiness for assigned NPI programs, ensuring the right materials are available at the right cost and timing.

You’ll work with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and suppliers to manage sourcing activities, resolve material challenges, and address launch risks. This role requires travel up to 10%.