DECKED

Procurement

• Drive procurement and strategic sourcing efforts for new product initiatives, managing the full journey from concept and feasibility to production launch
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical components, materials and packaging for next-generation DECKED products
• Manage the end-to-end process for all NPI projects, ensuring clear requirements and responsiveness of supplier proposals
• Partner with Engineering and R&D early in the product development cycle to influence design for manufacturability and recommend optimal materials or suppliers
• Execute and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with suppliers to safeguard confidential information during sourcing and product development activities
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with NPI suppliers
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, acting as the primary commercial point of contact during product development
• Issue and manage purchase orders for first buys, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quantities, and delivery dates to support prototype builds, pre-production runs, and initial market launches
• Monitor supplier performance during prototyping, pilot builds, and initial production runs, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery expectations
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as lead time challenges, capacity constraints, and dual sourcing
• Create cost models to guide sourcing decisions
• Collaborate with Category Managers to align supplier pipelines with the product roadmap and upcoming development needs
• Ensure the smooth and documented transition of supplier relationships and contracts to the operational procurement team post-launch
• Issue Supplier Quality Assessments to validate and qualify that NPI suppliers meet DECKED’s performance, compliance, and scalability standards

Product Procurement Lead