Description
The Sourcing Program Manager - NPI leads the sourcing activities associated with New Product Introduction. This means partnering with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing starting in the feasibility phase through the program launch.
This role will require strong understanding of the development process, IP related agreements and the ability to influence business partners to use sound sourcing processes. You will manage supplier relationships during the development of new products, negotiate commercial terms, support supplier quality, and identify potential risks to develop robust mitigation. In addition, in the early stages, you will act as a single point of contact for all supply chain matters.
You will be joining a global team based out of Rotkreuz, Switzerland with peers in Raleigh – NC, San Jose – CA, Wroclaw – PL, Juarez – MX, and Ziyang – CN. Internal business partners are geographically distributed in locations beyond the above. This position is based fully onsite in Rotkreuz 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and manage risks associated with meeting technical and operational targets for project launches.
- Maintain and communicate project timelines, supplier issues and potential obstacles.
- Use your influencing skills to gain support from the business to implement new processes, as well as to drive compliance with those new processes.
- Act as an internal point of contact for supplier sourcing, supplier performance management, and supplier relationship management. Help and mentor your business partners in those areas.
- Negotiate supply agreements to include costing, inventory expectations, IP and any other needed terms
- Support technical teams in resolving supplier driven issues with the development process
- Develop relationships with the R&D, Engineering and Marketing team to help integrate into their planning
- Coordinate with Category Managers once the product launches to ensure their ability to integrate new suppliers and products into their category strategies
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 6-10 years of relevant sourcing experience
- Experience working with R&D and/or Engineering directly
- Experience working in the medical device industry or other regulated industry
- Medical device experience is a strong preference
- Science degree is a plus
- Global experience a plus
- Strong project management skills
- Continuous improvement experience, experience with building new processes
- Self-starter, demonstrated ability operate and excel in ill-defined environments requiring structure
- Excellent business partner engagement skills, influencing will be a key component of this role
- Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
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