Project Buyer - NPD

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Our NPD Buyers on the Supply Chain team are integral to the success of bringing our innovative products to market.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for partnering with new product development teams to deliver best-in-class luxury appliances that provide value to the customer as well as profitability to the organization.

• Provide leadership to NPD Team in the following activities: Supplier Qualification, Project Management & Product Implementation, Supplier Performance, Product Reliability & Warranty and Total Cost Management.
• Ability to articulate the company’s business requirements and objectives to the NPD supply chain so that all NPD suppliers are properly aligned for success.
• Assess NPD supply chain for misalignment with our business objectives and lead supplier development strategies for realignment when needed.
• Compose and execute contractual NPD Agreements that provide the lowest risk to the Company as well as conducting on-going negotiations and actions to ensure the best interests of the Company are protected during the life of the contract.
• Lead Supply Chain activities as part of a NPD cross functional team.
• Ability to clearly communicate concise updates, assessments and recommendations of the NPD Team with Corporate Management Team.
• Work cohesively with the Sub-Zero Group’s Supply Chain team which includes Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Import-Export, Transportation, and the Operations team to optimize the NPD business.
• Lead or assist in sourcing of NPD suppliers to optimize Sub-Zero Group’s strategic business alliances.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Some travel (10-20%) will be required including international travel
• 8+ years supply chain experience
• Intermediate experience in project management
• Excellent customer service and computer skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• High level of interpersonal and organizational savvy
• Demonstrates creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving attributes
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods/processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• CPSM/CPM
• SAP experience
• Buying experience in the manufacturing industry
• Six Sigma and Lean training

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave
• Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.