Sourcing Specialist, New Product Introduction

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CAG01: CTD-Athens, GA 700 Olympic Drive, Athens, GA, 30601 USA

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Specialist is responsible for souring and procurement activities that ensure on-time and on-cost launch of new programs; works effectively with program managers and suppliers to achieve successful phase in and phase out deadlines while meeting material excess and obsolete (E&O) targets; develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships and implement sourcing strategies to continuously improve supply chain resiliency.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage supplier activities in support of program milestones and production launch

• Track material forecasts and project timelines to ensure alignment on phase in and phase out activities

• Determine inventory stocking and logistics strategies for suppliers with lead times longer than market driven customer lead time requirements

• Prepare and process request for quotations, requisitions and purchase orders

• Integrate global category strategies with program deliverables

• Implement process improvement initiatives to streamline NPI supply chain responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management skills

• New Product Introduction program experience

• Strong negotiating skills related to contracts and pricing

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

• Experience in the manufacturing industry, OEM, and supply chain management

• Our unique environment needs strong written and verbal communication skills

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