Pricing Analyst
L2x Talent Solutions - Lemont, IL
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-Lead regional sourcing activities for new products from concept through launch and ramp-up. -Engage regional and global suppliers early in the design phase to support DFM, DFC, and supplier-led innovation. -Support regional sourcing strategy delivery aligned with global category strategies and NPI program requirements. -Ensure supplier readiness for prototype, pilot, and production ramp within the region. -In coordination with NA Sourcing Lead, develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost, risk, capacity, localization, and sustainability goals. -Lead regional supply base development to support new technologies, growth, and localization initiatives. -Drive regional sourcing decisions while ensuring alignment with global sourcing governance. -Optimize regional footprint through make/buy, nearshore/reshore, and dual-source strategies. -Monitor regional market trends, labor, logistics, geopolitical risks, and cost drivers. -Identify, qualify, and onboard regional suppliers to support NPI and long-term business needs. -Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting within the region. -Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI, audits, and capability assessments. -Drive supplier performance, capacity planning, and continuous improvement for launch-critical components. -Own regional piece-price, tooling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for NPI components. -Develop should-cost models and regional cost benchmarks. -Support regional business cases, capital investments, and executive sourcing reviews. -Deliver cost, margin, and productivity targets while supporting aggressive NPI timelines. -Serve as the regional sourcing lead on global NPI project teams. -Align regional sourcing milestones with product development stage-gate processes. -Coordinate with global category teams to ensure consistency and leverage. -Lead transition from NPI to sustaining sourcing within the region. -Identify regional supply risks related to new suppliers, capacity, logistics, and compliance. -Develop contingency plans, dual sourcing strategies, and launch readiness plans. -Ensure compliance with regional regulatory, trade, ESG, and ethical sourcing requirements Qualifications: -Degree Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, etc.. -5+ years of professional working experience within a manufacturing/assembly based setting -Experience working within a new product development, new product introduction, R&D or prototyping based setting -Experience with strategic sourcing deployment -Ability to manage a project from concept through to completion for a new supplier/part
Created: 2026-03-04