New Product Development Supply Leader

1 week ago


Sacramento, California, United States Tennant Company Full time

With over $1B in revenue, Tennant Company stands out as a prominent figure in the cleaning equipment industry worldwide. For 150 years, we have been dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, focusing on contributing to a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. With a presence in manufacturing, operations, sales, service, and support functions across the globe, working at Tennant can open doors to unexpected opportunities.

As a New Product Development Supply Lead, your role involves providing global supply chain leadership within the product development team, starting from the project's strategy phase to its post-launch phase. Working closely with Product Engineering and Global Strategic Commodity teams, you will identify supply chain requirements for new product development, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met. Your responsibilities will include material support for new products, supplier selection, early supplier involvement, commercial negotiation, and procurement of prototype and production parts. Additionally, you will negotiate with both internal and external suppliers, resolve issues, and build positive relationships through diplomatic approaches.

This role will play a key part in driving product development projects globally through Tennant's phase gate process. You will also contribute to enhancing organizational processes to boost program execution efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment and enjoy working on strategic programs that are vital to Tennant's growth, then this position is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively engage with strategic suppliers for early involvement
  • Lead procurement strategies and ensure global supply strategies are followed
  • Manage RFQ process, negotiate pricing, create purchase orders, and oversee deliveries
  • Resolve supply chain issues during product development
  • Support team in supplier assessments and supply chain requirements definition
  • Drive supply chain strategic initiatives and continuous improvement
  • Foster relationships with key work partners and suppliers

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, Engineering, or related fields
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 3 years in cross-functional new product development
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Proficient in project management, communication, and relationship building
  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and material flow
  • Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, or related ERP tools

Join us today and be part of our mission to revolutionize the cleaning industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is dedicated to equal opportunities in employment. Decisions are based on skills, reliability, productivity, and other performance factors, without any discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
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