Sr. NPI Sourcing Manager

7 days ago

San Jose, California, United States Align MD Full time
Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

Transforming smiles, changing lives.

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person's life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever's next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

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About this opportunity

The NPI Sr. Sourcing Manager leads the sourcing activities associated with New Product Introduction. This means partnering with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing starting in the feasibility phase through the program launch. This role will require strong understanding of the development process, IP related agreements and the ability to influence business partners to use sound sourcing processes. You will manage supplier relationships during the development of new products, negotiate commercial terms, support supplier quality, and identify potential risks to develop robust mitigation. In addition, in the early stages, you will act as a single point of contact for all supply chain matters.

In this role, you will...
  • Supply Chain single point of contact for New Product Introduction projects in early stages of NPI. Coordinate between commercial/technical/project management and all supply chain functions.
  • Develop sourcing strategy for new products that accounts for technical needs, cost, quality and risk.
  • Identify and manage risks associated with meeting technical and operational targets for project launches.
  • Maintain and communicate project timelines, supplier issues and potential obstacles.
  • Use your influencing skills to gain support from the business to implement new processes, as well as to drive compliance with those new processes.
  • Act as an internal point of contact for supplier sourcing, supplier performance management, and supplier relationship management. Help and mentor your business partners in those areas.
  • Negotiate supply agreements to include costing, inventory expectations, IP and any other needed terms
  • Support technical teams in resolving supplier driven issues with the development process
  • Develop relationships with the R&D, Engineering and Marketing team to help integrate into their planning
  • Coordinate with Category Managers once the product launches to ensure their ability to integrate new suppliers and products into their category strategies
In this role, you'll need ...
  • 6-10 years of relevant sourcing experience
  • Experience working with R&D and/or Engineering directly
  • Experience working in the medical device industry or other regulated industry
  • Medical device experience is a strong preference
  • Science degree is a plus
  • Global experience a plus
  • Strong project management skills
  • Continuous improvement experience, experience with building new processes
  • Self-starter, demonstrated ability operate and excel in ill-defined environments requiring structure
  • Excellent business partner engagement skills, influencing will be a key component of this role
  • Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization
Sound like a good fit?

Great Click the "Apply" link to let us know you are interested. Not the right fit? Don't worry, Align is quickly growing so we are creating more opportunities to expand our Align family. Please consider joining our Talent Network to receive notifications about future jobs or sharing this opportunity with others in your network.

About Align

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world's largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.

Primary Location Base Salary Range: $131,400 to $174,000 USD

Base salary ranges are a guideline used to determine appropriate pay. Placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable commission plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

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