New Product Development Sourcing Manager

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Provide leadership of product development projects from a procurement perspective. Management of day-to-day procurement tasks/reporting including: communication with designers/contractors/vendors/suppliers to deliver on-time and cost-competitive; products, project timelines, milestones, deadlines and documentation of product costs, providing a smooth transition from development into production. Work closely with commodity managers, engineers, and suppliers to reduce the product development cycle while improving the value of purchased components. Communicate project timing to buyers and suppliers.

SCOPE:

Rotational supply chain, procurement and sourcing, single point of contact, project leadership role for the support of new product development initiatives and capital equipment purchases for assigned Graco business units/divisions.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES/DUTIES:

Identify and manage the sourcing and procurement resource requirements of multiple New Product design teams and Capital Equipment Requirements. Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Initiate early supplier involvement and commodity management engagement – “kick-off meetings” with engineering, purchasing, and the supplier to drive shorter product development time. Manage print reviews with engineers and suppliers for all tooled parts. Drive standardization of components in development and supplier reduction. Communicate the need for new suppliers/commodities when necessary to Purchasing Department. Responsible for coordinating quoting with buyers, using eoq’s developed with the planner. Provide new product update meetings for the Purchasing Department. This meeting will cover markets, timing, forecasted volumes, etc. Coordinate all engineering requisitions for tooling, prototype, and field test parts. Ensure that Oracle ERP system is updated accordingly. Communicate tooling lead time and status of all parts, tooled or standard, to the engineering project manager. Responsible for the purchasing portion of Phase Exit reviews, including confirmation of supplier selection and approval, first article completion, and accurate standard costs. Responsible for make vs. buy analysis, input into eoq’s and pricing, and completion of first articles prior to RFS. Other duties as assigned by management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years purchasing/commodity management experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years in Project Management experience preferably within New Product Development capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge base and experience in multiple industrial commodities.
• Strong communication skills to support necessary interaction with suppliers, internal customers, support groups, engineers, and management.
• Strong team player skills.
• Must be motivated self-starter who can handle problems with minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible in commodity assignments and be proficient in managing priorities.
• Must have industrial manufacturing experience.
• Must be proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, specifications, and tolerances.

Desirable:

• BS degree in supply chain, engineering or operations
• CPM/APICS or actively pursuing certification
• MBA

Power to Be

At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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