Senior NPI Sourcing Lead: Strategy & Launch

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will drive supplier evaluations, negotiations, material readiness, and risk mitigation, coordinating with engineering, quality, planning, and finance to ensure on-time, cost-competitive launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading NPI sourcing and procurement programs.
• Proven ability to manage supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, quality, operations, planning, and finance for launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for complex NPI programs, including RFQ strategy and supplier evaluation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies considering total cost, capacity, and risk.
• Own material readiness and procurement execution across development to production launches.
• Lead supplier negotiations and establish strong supplier relationships.
• Coach and mentor junior staff in sourcing and launch best practices.

Skills

NPI sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Material readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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

You will drive supplier evaluations, negotiations, material readiness, and risk mitigation, coordinating with engineering, quality, planning, and finance to ensure on-time, cost-competitive launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.