Procurement Business Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates: Approve Idea → Approve Concept → Approve Development → Approve Launch → Approve Market Introduction → Approve Business Performance → Approve Project Closure

• Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and Global Offering Management

• Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; maintain the standard Smartsheet directory and SharePoint structure

• Execute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; track actual vs. target cost and Max Cost targets at each gate milestone

• Manage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; ensure Revenue, Margin, VCM, Gross Margin, Product Cost, Price, and Volume metrics are on track

• Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis, BOM Health Scorecards, and Single/Sole Source mitigation plans

• Provision new projects: name, number, Smartsheet directory, SharePoint site, dashboard, contact lists, and standard schedule

• Manage project risks, issues, and action items; maintain a current Risk & Issues Log and escalate blockers to program leadership

• Coordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments with engineering teams at key gate transitions

• Support manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting as products approach commercial launch

• Report project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; present at gate review meetings

• Drive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools, templates, and governance standards

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred

• 5 years of Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, supporting new product or engineering driven programs.

• Demonstrated experience managing stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes end-to-end

• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools

• Experience with cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions

• Strong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activities

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business is preferred.

Travel Time Required:

• Ability to work overtime and travel (domestically and internationally) up to 10% is required.

• Ability to work as per Project priorities and take after hours calls as necessary.