CooperSurgical · 1 week ago
NPI Sourcing Manager
Livingston, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expCooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to enhancing healthcare moments for women and families. The NPI Sourcing Manager is responsible for bridging R&D and Supply Chain functions, managing suppliers and external manufacturing partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to understand program requirements and sourcing needs
Identify and qualify suppliers for components, materials, and services required during development
Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, and contract negotiations
Establish and manage relationships with CMOs/CDMOs, acting as an External Manufacturing (ExM) Manager
Own end-to-end supplier management for development programs, ensuring vendors are aligned with project requirements and timelines
Proactively resolve sourcing and supply challenges, driving accountability and performance across the supply base
Ensure suppliers deliver high-quality, cost-competitive solutions on time, in full, and in adherence to program milestones
Act as the primary liaison with CMOs/CDMOs, managing relationships and execution as an External Manufacturing (ExM) lead
Champion supplier readiness and scalability to support successful product launches
Provide end-to-end sourcing support for development projects, ensuring alignment with program timelines and technical requirements
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance and readiness
Support early-stage prototyping, pilot builds, and scale-up activities
Drive cost optimization strategies while balancing quality and delivery requirements
Assess and mitigate supply risks, including capacity, lead time, and regulatory constraints
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed
Serve as the sourcing point of contact for NPI programs, facilitating communication between R&D, Operations, and suppliers
Support design-for-supply initiatives to ensure manufacturability and scalability
Contribute to stage-gate reviews and provide sourcing updates to program leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, biotech, pharma)
Proven experience managing CMOs/CDMOs and supporting NPI or product development programs
Strong negotiation, project management, and supplier relationship skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a high degree of autonomy
Ability to work with senior-level stakeholders (internally and externally)
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of the medical device industry and regulatory environment
Proven track record of new product development support
Experience with global manufacturing and supplier management
Familiarity with international regulatory requirements and market trends
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required
Preferred
Manufacturing and/or R&D experience strongly preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical coverage
401(k)
Parental leave
Fertility benefits
Paid time off for vacation
Personal
Sick and holidays
Multiple other perks and benefits
Company
CooperSurgical
CooperSurgical provides a full portfolio of medical and surgical products. It is a sub-organization of The Cooper Companies.
1001-5000 employees
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Executive Vice President, Strategy & Market Development
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