Senior NPI Sourcing Lead — Launch & Supplier Strategy

Generac Power Systems Inc.; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior NPI Sourcing Specialist to lead complex procurement for new product introductions, from development through launch and stabilization.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Finance to ensure material readiness, supplier selection, and cost-effective, on-time delivery. The role demands strategic thinking, risk management, and coaching of junior team members in sourcing best practices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in NPI sourcing, procurement, materials, purchasing, and supply chain.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex sourcing and supplier-management activities.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for complex NPI programs including RFQ strategy and supplier selection.
• Own material readiness for prototype through production launch milestones and PPAP activities.
• Develop and execute cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier risk across programs.

Skills

NPI sourcing

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior NPI Sourcing Specialist to lead complex procurement for new product introductions, from development through launch and stabilization.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, and Finance to ensure material readiness, supplier selection, and cost-effective, on-time delivery. The role demands strategic thinking, risk management, and coaching of junior team members in sourcing best practices.