Key Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategy for NPI programs (mechanical, electrical, PCBA, custom assemblies) from concept through production ramp.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification, including technical capability assessment, capacity readiness, and risk evaluation.
• Drive supplier readiness for NPI, including tooling strategy, first article builds, pilot runs, and ramp planning.
• Act as the primary supply chain interface to Engineering during design phases to influence DFM, cost, lead time, and supply risk.
• Develop and manage cost models, should‑cost analysis, and sourcing recommendations for new products.
• Lead tooling decisions, transfers, and ROI analysis across new and transitioning products.
• Resolve escalated delivery, quality, and capacity issues in partnership with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support b...