Zobility ยท 20 hours ago
Global Sourcing Manager (New Product Development)
Batavia, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expZobility is seeking a Global New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement strategies that support new product launches and operational excellence. This role involves collaborating with engineering and operations to drive cost optimization and supplier innovation across the global supply network.
Human ResourcesIndustrial AutomationMachine Learning
Hiring Manager
Sandeep Abbimane
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support new product development, capital projects, and process improvement initiatives
Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Plant Leadership to define sourcing requirements for materials, components, and services
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard global suppliers, ensuring capability, capacity, quality, and compliance standards are met
Lead supplier selection, pricing negotiations, and contract development to drive cost savings and mitigate risk
Collaborate with Strategic Category Managers to align new suppliers with global category strategies
Work with Supplier Development teams to ensure successful supplier onboarding and performance readiness
Manage supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, supplier innovation, and on-time delivery
Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
Support plant operations by resolving supplier issues, managing escalations, and ensuring business continuity
Champion sustainability, ethical sourcing, and corporate responsibility initiatives
Provide leadership and mentorship to sourcing team members, as applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
Strong experience in global sourcing, supplier development, and risk mitigation
Proven negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or similar
Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI/NPD) in a global manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives
Company
Zobility
Zobility is a talent management and workforce solutions company that provides staffing and technical workforce services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase