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 launches and production-ready components
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
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM or project-management certification, experience with SAP MDG or complex capital-equipment manufacturing
Technologies
SAP / ERP / MRP, BOM structures, purchase orders, RFQ processes, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for NPI projects from concept to production, manage RFQs and supplier evaluations, review BOMs for sourcing status, negotiate commercial terms and track costs, coordinate supplier readiness for prototypes and production, manage engineering changes and material shortages, ensure handoff to sustaining production teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC