Robotics NPD Sourcing & Partnerships Lead

Tennant Company

Eden Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 123,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Full benefits

Job summary

Tennant Company in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships & New Product Development in Robotics to lead the NPD sourcing program and strategic partner relationships that accelerate robotics growth.

The role drives cross-functional governance, negotiates complex contracts, and builds scalable sourcing models across regions while developing talent and ensuring rapid, cost-effective product launches with enterprise value.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (MBA preferred)
10+ years of related work experience
5+ years leading and developing teams
Experience with developing and negotiating complex contracts
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, cultural differences, and market dynamics across regions
Microsoft Office experience – including Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Lead NPD sourcing execution across programs, prioritizing activities, resources, and decisions
Establish governance for NPD sourcing performance, risks, decisions and escalations
Align with Robotics Venture strategy and own the NPD supply chain process
Identify, assess and onboard strategic sourced product partners
Negotiate complex commercial agreements with partners
Develop scalable partnership models across contract manufacturing and sourced products
Partner with cross-functional teams to embed make/buy strategies in development
Lead and develop the NPD Sourcing team and communicate decisions clearly