About the opportunity:

We’re looking for a Senior NPI Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of visual technology. You’ll have these opportunities to:

• Operate at the intersection of engineering innovation and global supply chain strategy;
• Lead supplier partnerships that directly impact Christie’s next-generation products, and
• Contribute to an organization that powers iconic entertainment venues, global enterprises, and mission-critical installations.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving sourcing strategy and supplier readiness for new product development and launches across Christie’s advanced product lines. You will be a key partner to Engineering, Operations, and our Commodity Management team in Shenzhen, ensuring supplier capabilities align with Christie’s technical, cost, and innovation requirements. This is a hands-on, strategic role that requires both deep sourcing expertise and the ability to integrate seamlessly with engineering teams to deliver competitive, manufacturable, and innovative products.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary partner to Kitchener Engineering, ensuring material and supplier decisions enable performance, manufacturability, and scalability
• Partner closely with Commodity Management and Shenzhen Supply Chain teams to align on supplier strategy and execution
• Build strong supplier relationships across diverse commodities, driving quality, cost, and capacity readiness
• Manage supplier selection, onboarding, and readiness from prototype through ramp
• Anticipate risks and lead mitigation to protect launch schedules
• Influence design-for-manufacture and design-for-cost decisions early in the product lifecycle
• Partner with Operations and Program Management to ensure flawless product launch execution
• Lead sourcing and supplier readiness from concept through production ramp, ensuring seamless handoff to sustaining supply chain teams
• Mentor and guide sourcing professionals on the global team
• Work with Supply Chain and Engineering leadership to prepare technology roadmaps, supplier support and identify gaps

Location: hybrid position based in Kitchener, ON

What we’re offering

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan.

You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.

The experience and skills we value:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or NPI supply chain within high-tech hardware, electronics, or optics industries
• Strong track record of partnering with engineering and R&D teams to influence component selection, design-for-manufacture, and design-for-cost
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier selection, qualification, and readiness from prototype to production ramp
• Previous success managing suppliers and contract manufacturers in Asia
• Broad knowledge across multiple commodities, including:
  • Optical components and assemblies (lenses, light engines, projection systems)
  • Electromechanical parts (motors, actuators, fans, power supplies)
  • Precision mechanicals (machined parts, sheet metal, plastics)
  • Electronics and PCB assemblies (PCBA, semiconductors, connectors)
  • EMS/ODM/OEM supplier engagement and management
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and supply market dynamics
• Familiarity with supply risk management (geopolitical, capacity, compliance etc.)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate engineering requirements into sourcing strategies
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, highly cross-functional environments with shifting priorities

What will put you ahead:

• Experience working with audio visual product lines
• Certification in any of the following: CPP, CSCMP, CPIM