Supply Chain Specialist - New Product Introduction in Henrico

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Imagine joining an industry leader that is shaping the future of mission critical data center infrastructure and manufacturing marketplace development while furthering your career in Supply Chain Operations within Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Manufacturing industry.  

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement, supplier coordination, and material planning for new product introduction (NPI) in the distribution and power quality solutions industry. This role ensures the seamless integration of new products into the supply chain by collaborating with engineering, R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in power distribution, electrical infrastructure, UPS systems, surge protection, and energy storage solutions and will play a key role in ensuring supplier readiness, cost control, and risk mitigation during the NPI process.

Why Hyper?

Competitive salary and benefits package including:              

• Employer Paid Medical, dental and vision insurance               
• Company-paid life insurance,               
• Company paid short-term and long term              
• 401K Plan with company matching              
• Generous PTO policy and paid holidays 

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Source and procure materials, components, and equipment required for power distribution, electrical infrastructure, and power quality solutions to support NPI initiatives.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers that align with NPI requirements while ensuring competitive pricing and supply stability.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers for prototype and production phases.
• Support early supplier involvement (ESI) in product development to ensure  manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop sourcing strategies for electrical components, power control systems, and  backup power solutions used in industrial and commercial applications.  
• Act as a key liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth transition from NPI to mass production.  
• Implement best practices in supply chain management, procurement, and supplier      qualification for power quality and distribution solutions.
   

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+  years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing within the power distribution, electrical infrastructure, or energy solutions industry.
• Strong understanding of power quality and distribution components, including UPS systems, surge protection devices, switchgear, transformers, and backup power solutions. 
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and procurement best practices.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and execute sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH, IEEE) for electrical components and energy solutions.
• Project management experience in supporting new product launches in a manufacturing environment 

Hyper, Inc.  is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , or expression, , age, , status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within Hyper, Inc. 

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