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 ClosureManage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Services, and Global Offering ManagementOwn the project schedule, gate deliverables, and advancement checklists in Smartsheet; maintain the standard Smartsheet directory and SharePoint structureExecute the Product Cost Process using standard templates; track presente vs. targetcost and Max Cost targets at each gate milestoneManage the Business Case Calculator (BCC) and revenue model; ensure Revenue, Margin,VCM, Gross Margin, Product Cost, Price, and Volume metrics are on trackCoordinate with Procurement NPDI Leads on Strategic Sourcing Analysis, BOM Health Scorecards, and Single/Sole Source mitigation plansProvision new projects: name, number, Smartsheet directory, SharePoint site, dashboard, contact lists, and standard scheduleManage project risks, issues, and action items; maintain a current Risk& Issues Log and elevate blockers to program leadershipCoordinate Technology Readiness Level (TRL)



assessments with engineering teams at key gate transitionsSupport manufacturing readiness planning and SIOP demand forecasting as products approach commercial launchReport project status to product line leaders and central PMO leadership; present at gate review meetingsDrive continuous improvement in NPDI process tools, templates, and governance standardsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred5 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-endProficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent project management toolsExperience with cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, operations, and commercial functionsStrong knowledge of BOM management, product costing methodologies, and supply chain readiness activitiesExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projectsEducation: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.
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📌 Procurement Business Specialist (Monterrey)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Monterrey