Confidential Company in the Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing sector is Looking for a Senior New Product Development Sourcing Lead to be based remote in Italy.
Summary of Job
The Senior NPD Sourcing Lead is a strategic procurement partner to Engineering and Supply Chain, owning end-to-end sourcing for new product development projects.
This role report directly to the Global Procurement Director (Based in Switzerland) and operates in a fast-changing environment, requiring high adaptability and flexibility to manage evolving products, specifications, and supplier landscapes.
The position plays a key role in balancing priorities between Engineering and Supply Chain, ensuring the best sourcing decisions through deep analysis of supplier capabilities, risks, and long-term strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Act as procurement lead for NPD projects
* Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain, managing trade-offs and priorities
* Challenge design decisions using cost, manufacturability, and supply risk insights
* Influence decisions such as make vs. buy, supplier selection, and localization
Supplier Sourcing & Management
* Define and execute supplier sourcing strategies
* Identify and onboard suppliers aligned with changing product needs
* Evaluate supplier capabilities and capacity to meet volume requirements
* Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions
* Manage supplier performance, including audits and corrective actions
Critical Focus Area: Managing Complexity & Change
* Operate effectively in a constantly changing environment
* Demonstrate strong adaptability and flexibility when dealing with:
* New technologies
* Changing product requirements
* Supplier availability constraints
* Proactively anticipate risks (e.G., lack of capacity, single sourcing) and prepare mitigation plans
Cost, Risk & Strategy Management
* Support costing, financial analysis, and sourcing strategy
* Perform risk assessment (identify, document, and mitigate risks)
* Ensure suppliers can support both prototype and production phases
Leadership & Influence
* Act as a bridge between Engineering and Supply Chain, managing tension and aligning priorities
* Influence stakeholders without direct authority
* Provide guidance and share best practices within procurement
Knowledge and Skills – Required (Hard Skills)
* Strong R&D / NPD Buyer background
* Solid understanding of:
* Sourcing strategy
* Cost & financial analysis
* Negotiation and contract management (must have directly led supplier contracts)
* Experience with supplier audits and stakeholder management
* Proven risk assessment capability with practical examples
* Basic program/project management skills
Key Attributes (Soft Skills)
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking
* Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
* Ability to think outside the box
* Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
* Skilled in influencing indirectly
* High resilience, able to manage demanding stakeholders and challenging dynamics.
Your Qualifications:
* 8–12+ years in procurement/sourcing within complex or engineered products
* Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments
* Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and suppliers
* Strong ownership, autonomy, and leadership mindset
* Fluent English (other European Languages are a plus)
* Possibility to fly monthly to Switzerland (Zurich)
Our Offer:
* Be part of a growing company with an excellent industry reputation, a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.
* Multicultural Exposure: Positive corporate culture and strong team work.
* Career Growth & Development :Personal development opportunities & Educational Support.
* Health & Well-being: Interactive employee engagement activities - Wellbeing Initiatives & Comprehensive Medical & Health Insurance
* Flexible Working Time