NPI Sourcing & Materials Project Lead

Socket.dev; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onsite gym

Free parking

Employee events

Job summary

Generac is seeking an NPI Specialist to drive material management for new product introductions and sustaining changes. You will collaborate with Strategic Global Sourcing and cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, timely material delivery across PPAP and CBOM processes.

The role emphasizes strong project management, supplier negotiation, and data-driven decisions to support a 3-year product plan while optimizing costs and lead times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with engineering change processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Solid quantitative and problem solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proven track record of meeting shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product platform value chain ensuring timely material deliverables.
• Analyze quotations using total cost of ownership and should-cost methods.
• Negotiate supplier costs and project timelines.
• Update and maintain CBOM for NPI projects.
• Manage On Time Delivery (OTD) during prototype/development.
• Manage PPAP orders from inception to engineering sign-off.
• Coordinate part releases with engineering for ongoing changes.
• Transfer material purchasing responsibility after PPAP approval.
• Manage NPI and sustaining ECOs affecting the 3-year product plan.
• Update standard costs during NPI and sustaining phases.
• Conduct design reviews with suppliers for functionality and manufacturability.
• Assist SGS MPM with sourcing of new suppliers.
• Act as SAP Super User within the function.
• Maintain SGS War room data on costs, projects, risks and mitigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

4 years related supply chain experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generac is seeking an NPI Specialist to drive material management for new product introductions and sustaining changes. You will collaborate with Strategic Global Sourcing and cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, timely material delivery across PPAP and CBOM processes.

The role emphasizes strong project management, supplier negotiation, and data-driven decisions to support a 3-year product plan while optimizing costs and lead times.