Sr. Manager NPI Sourcing - St Paul, United States - Starkey Laboratories Inc

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Starkey Hearing is hiring a Sr Manager NPI Sourcing at our global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN.

This person will lead the Technical Sourcing team to provide cross-commodity Sourcing/Supply Management leadership for New Product Introduction teams and/or Technology and Research programs.

Represent Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain management as a focal point on these teams.

Ensure integration and execution of best-in-class supplier engagement processes to deliver on time-to-market, cost, quality and innovation goals while mitigating risk.

Develop team and internal processes to deliver new product introduction (NPI) excellence from an operations/supply chain/sourcing perspective, across the full lifecycle including Research, Technology, and New Product Development.

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives.

As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best.

Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Here's a video about the people behind Starkey's groundbreaking innovation:


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Sourcing/Supply Chain Management leadership for launch of new products and technologies
Lead team in support of research, technology, and new product programs to ensure timely and effective supplier selection, early supplier engagement to influence design concepts and specifications for purchased components in order to optimize quality, innovation, cost, manufacturability, and supply chain - all consistent with sourcing category strategies
Manage, coach, and develop the NPI Sourcing team in the successful launch of their assigned product development projects, engagements on technology roadmaps, and deployment of best practices
Provide business development leadership for key third party engagement opportunities - establishing favorable business deals and contracts to support growth and new business models for Starkey
Ensure each program employs a tracking sheet (early bill of material) in order to manage a "Plan for Every Part" (PFEP) to establish and deliver key milestones, stage-gate deliverables, and component-by-component goals/targets in a reliable and timely manner
Ensure regular and consistent program communications with Sourcing and Supply Chain personnel so they are informed and able to effectively support the needs of the program
Ensure budgeting for, and the timely acquisition of tooling, as well as prototype and pre-production components
Work with the NPI community to establish technology roadmaps which identify future needs, and drive technology scouting and supplier technology sharing forums to proactively meet those future needs
Develop strong partnering relationships with the Engineering, Technology, and R&D leadership community, as well as with the commodity teams, manufacturing facilities, and management
Communicate regularly with the management team and employees, new product development teams and stakeholders across the organization as well as with multiple levels of supplier organizations to foster strong long term relationships and successful execution of project objectives
Drive make versus buy assessments to ensure timely and effective decisions early in the new product lifecycle, and consistent with manufacturing and sourcing strategies
Ensure process excellence and continuous improvement through the development of standard work and documented processes for how we select, engage, and manage suppliers through the NPI lifecycle
Support Starkey Employee Corporate and/or Department Guidelines Check and verify quality
Support corporate health and safety objectives
React to change productively
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or business, supply chain management, or other technically related field
Masters degree in business, supply chain, or other technically related field desired

Experience
8+ years of component design, manufacturing, supply chain and/or operations experience
3+ years engaging with new product development preferred
5+ years direct engagement with third-party management and technical personnel preferred
2+ years program/project management experience preferred
Knowledge/Technical Requirements
Strong understanding of new product introduction processes
Strong understanding of supplier engagement/management best practices
Working understanding of electrical, mechanical, and contract manufacturing industry processes, capabilities, and supplier base
Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership traits including superior communication, presentation and influencing skills
Proven ability to deliver results, effectively build relationships both internal and external and
communicate well with all organizational levels
Proven track record of matrix team and program management
Ability to operate strategically, while understanding the tactical implications of decisions
Strong negotiations, problem solving, analytical skills, and financial acumen
Ability to lead and manage others
Work Context
Working Conditions

Standard office conditions; travel

Equipment Operations

Standard office equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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