Director NPI Sourcing

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Waukesha, WI - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR10450
** We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
** Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Director NPI Sourcing is aligned with a business group and functions to lead, coach, train, and manage a group of NPI specialists.  The Director NPI Sourcing will drive material cost savings, delivery, and quality roadmaps during the new product introduction phase, as well as lead their NPI Sourcing team with group standardization processes, continuous improvement efforts, reporting, governance, and material cost savings reporting.  

This role has direct emphasis on the globalization of products and materials across the business group platforms.  The incumbent will support the development and standardization of product offerings, as well as focus on targeted projects, sales and marketing communication, cost savings synergies, and supplier and corporate communication. This role also supports the NPI development for technology and product manufacturability through the supplier / business partner interface within the NPI sourcing phase and through the development of the product through product launch regardless of the business unit.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
* 10+ years’ experience in Supply Chain with at least 5 years in an international capacity
* 5 years of experience with project management in a lead capacity role
* 5 years of progressive leadership experience
* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (30%)
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Continuous improvement, Six Sigma concepts & methodologies,
* Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP System
* CPIM or APICS equivalent combination of education and / or experience (backgrounds:  Commodity Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Project Management
* Multilingual ability
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
** Strategy* Designs and directs the work of the Global Sourcing team.  Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development. Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved.
* Oversee and provide guidance to the NPI team by collaborating with business groups to develop material product cost sourcing strategy for the NPI programs within the business product platform.
* Work with management teams and executive management to prioritize and align product strategies and roadmaps
* Collaborate and identify development of strategic market opportunities
* Collaborate to determine strategic distribution structure and channels
* Drive strategies to support key launch events or product milestones
* Collaborate with Business Group leadership to develop material product cost sourcing strategy for the NPI programs within the business…