Strategic Sourcing Lead — New Product Development (Hybrid)

Kelly Services; Columbus (IN); Híbrido; USD 51.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kelly Services is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for New Product Development in Columbus, IN. The role partners with Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers to source products for new product launches.

You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, manage costs and risks, and use should-cost analyses to inform decisions. The position supports a hybrid schedule with three days on site and two remote.

Formación

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Five or more years is a guide, not a hard cutoff; relevant experience matters most.
• Experience working closely with suppliers and negotiating commercial terms or agreements.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Experience managing project costs, quality, timing, or risk.
• Familiarity with cost targets, should-cost analysis, or similar financial tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support supplier selection and sourcing activities for new product development.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, including product availability, capabilities, pricing, and terms.
• Negotiate with vendors and contribute to supplier agreements and contracts.
• Manage cost, quality, and delivery considerations to support project goals.
• Use cost targets and should-cost analysis to inform sourcing recommendations and financial decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, project teams, and suppliers to keep work aligned.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, technical, and project risks.
• Review purchasing documents and contracts for alignment with company policies.
• Analyze market conditions and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability.
• Maintain accurate sourcing and supplier documentation.

Conocimientos

Supplier selection

Negotiation

Collaboration

Cost analysis

Risk management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Should-cost analysis

Cost modeling

Descripción del empleo

Kelly Services is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for New Product Development in Columbus, IN. The role partners with Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers to source products for new product launches.

You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, manage costs and risks, and use should-cost analyses to inform decisions. The position supports a hybrid schedule with three days on site and two remote.