NPI Sourcing & Materials Strategy Lead

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is looking for an experienced sourcing professional to develop and execute product-specific sourcing strategies aligned with requirements, program timing, and cost targets. You will partner with Engineering to translate technical needs into supplier requirements and drive competitive supplier coverage.

You will manage AVL alignment, should-cost modeling, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation across NPI programs, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience leading AVL development and comprehensive sourcing execution.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and optimize costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product-specific sourcing strategies aligned with product requirements, program timing, cost targets, supply chain resilience, and global commodity strategy.
• Partner with Engineering to translate product and technical requirements into sourcing strategies and supplier requirements.
• Assess AVL alignment and identify supplier capability, capacity, technology, cost, or resilience gaps; partner with Commodity Management on AVL expansion and modification.
• Lead RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and sourcing recommendations with competitive market coverage.
• Develop and utilize should-cost models, market intelligence, and quotation data to drive total cost optimization.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and contribute to supplier scorecards and business reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Generac is looking for an experienced sourcing professional to develop and execute product-specific sourcing strategies aligned with requirements, program timing, and cost targets. You will partner with Engineering to translate technical needs into supplier requirements and drive competitive supplier coverage.

You will manage AVL alignment, should-cost modeling, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation across NPI programs, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized total cost of ownership.