Senior Sourcing Manager – New Product Development (NPD)

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Senior Sourcing Manager – New Product Development (NPD)

Location: Mebane, NC or Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $137,700.00 - $162,000
Job type: Full-time

About This Role

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a newly formed role to fill a critical space in our New Product Development process. In addition to being the Sourcing lead on projects, you will also be the lead Supply Chain representative across all our projects. Closely partner with the Plants, Global Sourcing, Engineering, Planning, Logistics and PMO teams to develop robust sourcing strategies that will support those projects with an emphasis on price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. You will also represent all our Supply Chain teams (Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, etc.) and act as their voice; this will require a strong understanding of their strategies and priorities. This role will have wide cross-functional input and will coordinate with the various sites and commodities managers to ensure sourcing input and guidance is incorporated into all NPD projects.

• Owns and develops sourcing strategy for New Product Development projects in partnership with the various sites and commodities sourcing professional.
• Coordinate with all Supply Chain functions and act as the Supply Chain voice. Influence the team to ensure all Supply Chain concerns are addressed and the various functions’ strategies are integrated into the project.
• Provide regular updates on all projects to all Supply Chain functions.
• Develop and manage supply chain strategies that address capacity issues, production location decisions, etc. in order to ensure on time and on cost launch of new products.
• Coordinate with the global sourcing team to understand commodities strategies, preferred suppliers and opportunities to consolidate, exit or invest into supplier relationships.
• Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and develop sourcing strategies.
• Identify long term roadmap for new product VAVE activities with multiyear savings plans.
• Directs analysis of suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing:

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies to support business objectives, ensuring cost optimization / productivity, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic goals and compliance requirements.
• Incorporate existing sourcing strategies and suppliers into NPD projects. Coordinate with appropriate sourcing team members.

Supply Chain Management:

• Deep understanding of all Supply Chain functions. Incorporate their goals, strategies, and restrictions into the project plan.
• Act as the single voice in NPD projects for the whole Supply Chain. This will require a strong understanding of each function as well as the ability to coordinate, influence and lead.
• All projects launch are fully optimized for the entire Supply Chain.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Integrate supply base into the NPD process to ensure capabilities, cost opportunities and quality assurance for new product launches.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including contracts, pricing, and performance metrics.
• Escalate critical items and support discussion with critical vendors

Cost Savings and Value Creation:

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives, process improvements, and supplier partnerships.
• Drive initiatives to improve supply chain sustainability and resilience.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with key internal stakeholders, including product development, marketing, finance, and operations, to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize data analytics to monitor spend, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance and cost savings.
• Publish dashboard on regular cadence to support operation discussion

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in consumer retail sourced finished goods and signaling.
• 10+ years’ managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex contracts.
• OR
• Master’s Degree
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably in consumer retail sourced finished goods and signaling.
• 7+ years’ managing global supplier relationships and negotiating complex contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of signaling technologies, electronics, or safety systems is a strong plus.
• Expert to mastery knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with experience
• Effective strategic thinking skills to manage difficult and complex problems
• Knowledge of related disciplines within work area and able to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs and systems
• Strong communication skills that can flex to fit any platform, media, character count or audience.
• Organizational skills including strategic planning, time management, attention to detail
• Analytical skills that help evaluate data to help us stay ahead
• People skills that drive engagement and advocacy

Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.