Responsibilities:

- Lead NPDI projects through all seven phases and gates: Approve Idea → Approve Concept → Approve Development → Approve Launch → Approve Market Introduction → Approve Business Performance → Approve Project Closure

- Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and General Offering Management

- Own the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; maintain the standard Smartsheet directory and SharePoint structure

- Execute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; track actual vs. target cost and Max Cost targets at each gate milestone

- Manage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; ensure Revenue, Margin, VCM, Gross Margin, Product Cost, Price, and Volume metrics are on track

- Coordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis, BOM Health Scorecards, and Single/Sole Source mitigation plans

- Provision new projects: name, number, Smartsheet directory, SharePoint site, dashboard, contact lists, and standard schedule

- Manage project risks, issues, and action items; maintain a current Risk & Issues Log and escalate blockers to program leadership

- Coordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessments with engineering teams at key gate transitions

- Support manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting as products approach commercial launch





- Report project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; present at gate review meetings

- Drive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools, templates, and governance standards

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred

- 5 years of Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, supporting new product or engineering driven programs.

- Demonstrated experience managing stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes end-to-end

- Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management tools

- Experience with cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functions

- Strong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activities

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electronic), Supply Chain Operations and/or Business is preferred.

Travel Time Required:

- Ability to work overtime and travel (domestically and internationally) up to 10% is required.

- Ability to work as per Project priorities and take after hours calls as necessary.

📌 Procurement Business Specialist (Monterrey)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Monterrey