NPI Sourcing Lead — Material & Supplier Launch

DR Power LLP; Belvidere, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking a New Product Introduction Sourcing Specialist to manage sourcing, supplier coordination, and material readiness for assigned NPI programs. You’ll work with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and suppliers to ensure materials are available at the right cost and timing.

The role requires a Bachelors in Supply Chain or related field (or 4 years relevant experience), strong communication and project management

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
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Understanding of inventory management principles
• Background in the new product development cycle
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required

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

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generac in Belvidere, IL is seeking a New Product Introduction Sourcing Specialist to manage sourcing, supplier coordination, and material readiness for assigned NPI programs. You’ll work with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and suppliers to ensure materials are available at the right cost and timing.

The role requires a Bachelors in Supply Chain or related field (or 4 years relevant experience), strong communication and project management