Category Manager- NPI Sourcing

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
Lead sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for a MedTech company.
  • Lead sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships
  • Drive high-impact NPI programs with global cross-functional teams

About Our Client

Our client is a leading MedTech company.

Job Description

  • Lead sourcing strategy and supplier selection for new product development programs.
  • Drive supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, and onboarding activities.
  • Manage cost targets, supplier negotiations, contracts, and long-term commercial agreements.
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support product launches.
  • Conduct supplier risk assessments, capacity planning, and supply continuity planning.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for complex engineered components and assemblies.
  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality, and cost improvement initiatives.
  • Support new product introductions from concept through launch and operational stabilization.
  • Drive inventory planning, demand forecasting, and manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve time-to-market, supplier responsiveness, and overall supply chain efficiency.



The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

    • 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
    • Proven experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) sourcing programs from concept to launch.
    • Strong expertise in supplier selection, supplier development, and supplier relationship management.
    • Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction initiatives.
    • Experience managing supply chain risk, capacity planning, and sourcing strategy for critical components.
    • Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams.
    • Knowledge of complex manufacturing categories such as machining, electronics, plastics, contract manufacturing, optics, or interconnects.
    • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project leadership capabilities.
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; MBA preferred.
    • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and highly matrixed environment.



What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in bringing innovative, technology-driven products to market while partnering with global engineering, operations, and supplier teams. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to strategic sourcing, new product development, supplier strategy, and cross-functional leadership within a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.

Quote job ref
JN-052026-7023972

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Sourcing
What is your area of specialisation?
Medical Device / Medical Equipment
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-052026-7023972

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