NPD Sourcing Manager

Who Are We? The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to Golf Clubs and sports grounds we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100+ years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career. What Will You Do? To grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: Leading the new supplier mentoring effort during the supplier’s first year of business with Toro. Including familiarizing the supplier with Toro’s business processes, performance expectations, and use of Toro Connection/SAP Ariba (sourcing portal). Conduct RFQ (request for quotation) and apply TCO (total cost ownership) methodology to analyze globally sourced parts. Provide key communications and coordination of NPD sourcing, Toro plants, engineering, sourcing, quality, VA/VE team, and suppliers during new project development stage. Provide written and oral interpretation support in both English/Typical Indian Official Language Act as the liaison, as needed, between potential suppliers and Toro sourcing, engineering, marketing and manufacturing plant(s). Review suppliers' performance and manage supplier relationships. Promote a long-term Toro-supplier partnership based on the understanding of mutual benefit. Identify and develop new sources of material and finished parts to meet the Toro cost reduction goal. Monitor & improve key supplier KPIs OTD, Quality, Cost, Compliance etc. Attending manufacturing industries shows and collect useful formation with close attention to development trends. Provide recommendations of new manufacturing processes, techniques, alternative materials and involve in DFM (design for manufacturing) review, process optimization with relevant departments if needed. What do you need? To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related field. MBA preferred. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in global sourcing. Strong analytical abilities, research skills, negotiations and presentation skills. Understanding of enterprise purchasing and planning systems such as SAP and business warehouse. Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints. Multi-commodity (preferably Steel, Plastics, Rubber, Electrical) experience. Working knowledge in ISO9000/TS 16949, lean manufacturing, failure analysis, quality planning, auditing, failure mode effect analysis and reliability analysis is preferred. Able to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 50%. What Can We Give You? At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical insurance plan and many other great benefits – The Toro company offers employees a variety of perks, including: Dress for your day – We know you’re more productive when you’re comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. Location – Conveniently located in Baner, Pune. We are centrally located for most commuters! Food – Take advantage of our café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. You can grab a snack and coffee at any time during your day. Wellness – The Toro Company offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time has promoted team building and flexibility. Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.