- Oversee vendor onboarding, including execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), New Vendor Forms, Quality Agreements and Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSA).
- Maintain and organize supplier documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards.
- Track and monitor supplier performance metrics, supporting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) by preparing data, analysis, and performance summaries.
- Assist in managing supplier relationships by coordinating communication, resolving operational issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead RFQ processes to identify and source suppliers for new development components supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring competitive pricing, quality standards, and reliable lead times.
- Manage purchase orders for NPI builds, coordinating quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules to align with product development timelines.
- Act as the sourcing representative throughout the product development lifecycle, partnering with engineering and suppliers to support component selection, supplier readiness, and cost management.
- Support pricing negotiations for both new product development and existing products to ensure cost competitiveness and alignment with business objectives.
- Review supplier quotations on a regular basis to validate pricing accuracy, assess changes in material and labor costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Monitor monthly consignment inventory, yield loss, and PPV(Purchase Price Variance) reports to track material usage, analyze cost drivers, and support effective cost control initiatives.
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