Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location: San Francisco, CA
Category: Software Development
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: Remote
Job ID: 36255
Date Added: 07/29/2026
Strategic Sourcing Engineer – NPI – Remote
Position Summary
Seeking a Strategic Sourcing Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production. This role partners with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to develop sourcing strategies, manage suppliers, and ensure material readiness for EVT, DVT, PVT, and production launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for NPI programs.
- Manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and cost modeling.
- Partner with Engineering on BOMs, drawings, and component sourcing.
- Ensure supplier and material readiness through EVT, DVT, PVT, and production.
- Identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation plans.
- Support ERP/MRP planning and cross-functional program execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 3–5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or NPI supply chain experience.
- Experience with EVT/DVT/PVT, BOMs, manufacturing, RFQs, and supplier negotiations.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electronics, mechanical, or consumer hardware experience.
- APQP, PPAP, or ISO 9001 knowledge.
- Global sourcing experience (Asia, Europe, Mexico).
- CPSM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
