Senior Specialist, New Product Sourcing

Shure is looking for a Senior Specialist, New Product Sourcing who will be responsible for leading and supporting the purchasing function in tandem with the R&D department for new product development projects. 

Join our dynamic team to support new product development from concept design through to production launch. In this role, you'll establish and manage the supply chain for new product teams, ensuring effective sourcing strategies for each commodity. You'll guarantee material availability for launch activities and seamlessly transition materials into production. Additionally, you'll collaborate on commodity sourcing strategies and effectively communicate product team needs to our commodity teams.

This role will be Hybrid based out of our Niles, IL Corporate HQ. 

• Manages/leads/supports purchasing’s role in New Product Development with the R&D department for assigned projects.
• Implements commodity strategies that align with long-term company objectives for global sourcing.
• Negotiates with suppliers to meet project target costs.
• Coordinates material availability for all product development-related activities
• Ensures supplier readiness, in coordination with the overall project schedule, for new product launch and manages the transfer of new components to the Tactical Purchasing Group after release.
• Schedules and manages all purchasing meetings and supplier communication for new products.
• Coordinates and manages the tracking of Phase In/Phase Out programs, in an effort to control obsolescence and ensure new production components are delivered on a timely basis, as needed.
• Maintains unique parts lists/sourcing matrix for new parts and parts list for obsolete materials.
• Establishes monitors and reports component costs for new product development teams.
• Tracks, analyzes, and recommends course of action for cost reduction opportunities in product development activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; professional designations or certifications by recognized Purchasing organizations preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using skills as a seasoned, experienced professional in Purchasing, and/or Supply Chain, involving the ability to quantify and evaluate manufacturing processes and
• technologies to ensure cost-effective solutions for purchased components and new product cost parameters
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience in working on new product development efforts preferred
• Has a full understanding of industry practices and/or company policies and procedures
• Able to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data or situations requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Ability to read a blueprint / specifications
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions for difficult assignments and of diverse scope.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Competence with MS Office software
• Experience using ERP software, SAP preferred
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%), including internationally

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE
Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with remote and hybrid opportunities throughout the United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. We offer competitive rewards packages that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, visit our careers page at www.shure.com/careers.

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