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Job Description Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM We give bright minds the tools to be truly creative and innovative. Join our team! At Christie, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. Were a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leadingedge innovation, creating highquality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say were a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world. About the opportunity Were looking for a Senior NPI Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of visual technology. Youll have these opportunities to: Operate at the intersection of engineering innovation and global supply chain strategy; Lead supplier partnerships that directly impact Christies nextgeneration products, and Contribute to an organization that powers iconic entertainment venues, global enterprises, and missioncritical installations. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sourcing strategy and supplier readiness for new product development and launches across Christies advanced product lines. You will be a key partner to Engineering, Operations, and our Commodity Management team in Shenzhen, ensuring supplier capabilities align with Christies technical, cost, and innovation requirements. This is a handson, 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 designformanufacture and designforcost 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 were offering A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employermatched pension plan. Youll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach. Whether youre working with the leading minds in the industry on highprofile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delightyour contributions will make a difference. The experience and skills we value Bachelors 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 hightech hardware, electronics, or optics industries Strong track record of partnering with engineering and R&D teams to influence component selection, designformanufacture, and designforcost 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 fastpaced, highly crossfunctional 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 Job Vacancy This posting is to fill an existing open position. Salary Range This salary range is provided in good faith and represents our estimate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate experience, skills, qualifications, and budget for the role. Hiring Process Christie is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. Christie is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavour to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. All offers of employment at Christie are conditional upon the successful completion of a background screening and we engage a third party vendor to complete the process. 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