This role supports both New Product Development programs and ongoing OEM production builds, owning the procurement path from prototype through sustaining volume manufacturing, and deploying advanced ERP tools and procurement processes to optimize material cost, lead time, and inventory. Expedite materials, manage supplier escalations, and manage an extensive network of outsourced service suppliers - machining, sheet metal, weldments, surface finishing, and specialty fabrication - coordinating with internal stakeholders and driving issues to closure.