NPI Project Buyer
Core
Lead procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development projects from concept through production release.
Role type
Senior NPI Project Buyer
Builds
New product introductions and product development projects
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Quality & Research
Required skills
NPI procurement, supplier readiness, cost management, BOM management, change management, risk management, cross-functional leadership, production transition, global collaboration, project management, SAP/ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM or CPSM certification, experience with complex capital-equipment manufacturing, SAP MDG/KMAT knowledge
Technologies
SAP, ERP, MRP, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for NPI projects from concept to production; manage RFQs and supplier evaluations; review BOMs and drive sourcing status; negotiate commercial terms and track costs; coordinate engineering changes; ensure supplier readiness for production transition; identify and mitigate supply risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC