NPD Sourcing Specialist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology and Telecom a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, is currently seeking an NPD Sourcing Specialist for a long-term engagement at one of our Global Medical Device Manufacturing clients located in Raynham, MA .

Our client is a global leader in medical device and equipment manufacturing pioneer. Specialties include joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery, and sports medicine, in addition to the Digital Surgery portfolio.

This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a Kelly employee, you will be eligible for our enhanced benefits, 50% paid Medical & Dental, 401K , and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. All Kelly employees in this group receive annual performance reviews.

NPD Sourcing Specialist selections in alignment with External Manufacturing Supply Integration, Category, and Sub-Category strategies. You will execute Procurement goals and strategies, delivering on financial, quality, service, and compliance objectives, and execute source selections in alignment with our client's broader category and sub-category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Requests for Quotation/Information/Proposals and assist with CGM-based supplier discussions

• Coordinate with the Cost Engineering group for completion of Should Cost Modeling activity-based costing for the source product

• Manage the relationships of key suppliers supporting New Product Development and ensure alignment with supplier segmentation strategies

• Coordinate and execute supplier contracts, including development agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, and various non-disclosure agreements Identify and understand the market risks associated with sourced products and recommend strategies to minimize the financial and operational risk of suppliers

• Support selection of slates of suppliers with business partners for new product introductions Active engagement with project planning within standard project management tools and processes in a broad range of business settings

• Coordination and collaboration with source finance for the management of standard costs and associated attributes to ensure pricing accuracy

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required

• MBA/Advanced degree is preferred

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in a Sourcing, Operations, or Supply Chain role is required

• A demonstrated working knowledge and experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment with regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements is required

• Experience in negotiating contract terms with external suppliers is required

• Creative decisive problem-solving skills, business partners internal and external, ability to adapt to meet constantly evolving priorities, and sound reasoning skills are required

• A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with a focus on internal and external relationship development is required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skill with the ability to confidently present complex information is required

• Strong influencing skills and an eye for business is required

• Able to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary is required

• FPX / Project management training and experience is preferred

• APICS American Production Inventory Control Society or CPM Certified Purchasing Manager certification is preferred

• Strongly prefer experience within the Medical Device or Healthcare industry

• Previous experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools, Training, and/or Certification is preferred

• Experience working with financial tools and solid analytical skills are strongly preferred

• US location This position may require up to 20 travel

Important information: Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States immediately and without employer sponsorship.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.