Focal Point, LLC · 3 months ago
Global NPD Sourcing Specialist
US-PA-Canonsburg
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLegrand has an exciting opportunity for a Global New Product (NPD) Sourcing Specialist to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. This role is key in supporting global sourcing initiatives for new product development, ensuring product launches are cost-effective, timely, and compliant with relevant standards.
Industrial ManufacturingLightingManufacturingSmart Building
Responsibilities
Lead global sourcing projects, providing regular updates, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation plans. Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain-related needs within NPD initiatives
Support supplier negotiations for parts, tooling, and project timelines to ensure NPD launches meet cost, schedule, and specification targets. Collaborate with Site Sourcing Leads on RFQs and negotiations
Maintain and update project trackers with input from Site Sourcing Leads, ensuring timely communication with the Project Team
Collaborate with global sourcing leads (UK, US, Singapore, Mexico) to conduct RFQs and analyze supplier quotations using the Legrand LCC tool. Collaborate with site sourcing leaders to evaluate part/component costs and implement multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate risks and ensure timely project delivery
Issue purchase orders for critical components, pilot builds, prototypes, and tooling. Expedite material deliveries to support on-time NPD launches
Partner with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, operations, site sourcing, and supply chain (purchasing), to implement supplier strategies that support the full product lifecycle and minimize supply risks for NPD
Work with the product and engineering teams on regulatory requirements for supplier and part selection during NPD
Collaborate with DPC and LNCA CSR team and stay informed on evolving environmental and safety regulations (e.g., PFAS) and ensure supplier adherence
Review and verify supplier material declarations, including chemical composition and compliance with REACH, RoHS, and other applicable regulations. Maintain accurate compliance data in the ERP system for new products
Populate and maintain the global ERP system with key data, including costed Bills of Material, lead times, and vendor contracts for each NPD item until handoff to purchasing
Monitor supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance during prototype and development phases in alignment with Starline’s NPD gate process
Manage PPAP orders for new parts, coordinating quality inspections and securing approvals from operations and engineering
Collaborate with global sourcing leads to transition purchasing responsibilities to the site once PPAP approval is obtained
Oversee NPD-related Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and sustain ECOs impacting new parts aligned with the 3-year product roadmap
Facilitate technical design reviews with suppliers in collaboration with global sourcing leads to validate part functionality and manufacturability in support of engineering requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing materials
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects and assignments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, engineering, operations, sourcing and purchasing, etc)
Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Well-developed communication skills: able to clearly and concisely express information (or data) to associates, peers, and management
Creative, entrepreneurial-minded, with a strong comfort level of taking measurable risks
Demonstrate analytical experience, critical thinking skills, project management, negotiation, customer service, and team-building skills
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25%
Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection
Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate with others
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to fly for extended periods of time
Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs
Preferred
Familiarity with Assent and/or Jagger is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
High employer 401K match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
Paid time off to volunteer
Active/growing Employee Resource Group network
Company
Focal Point, LLC
Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer.
501-1000 employees
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