Senior NPI Buyer
Core
Support hardware development programs through the product development lifecycle by driving procurement execution, material tracking, and build readiness for rapid-iteration engineering builds.
Role type
Senior NPI Buyer / Planner
Builds
Prototype and NPI builds for AI-powered humanoid robots (Apollo) in manufacturing and logistics
Domain
Robotics / Hardware Engineering / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Purchase order management, supplier lead time tracking, sourcing plan maintenance, clear-to-build (CTB) analysis, inventory level management, PLM tool proficiency, ERP/MRP system usage, Excel/Sheets advanced skills
Preferred skills
Robotics industry experience, automotive/aerospace experience, NPI/prototype build exposure, early-stage product development exposure
Technologies
PLM, ERP, MRP, Jira, Asana
Responsibilities
Submit and track purchase requests through to delivery; execute risk-buy requests for long-lead components; maintain sourcing plans and identify alternate suppliers; track supplier commits and delivery schedules; own procurement data integrity and CTB analyses; manage material requirement plans and inventory levels; track hardware releases through PLM and assess material impact of engineering changes; coordinate with contract manufacturers on capacity and constraints; report KPIs on inventory and delivery performance; support TPM with schedule tracking and milestone reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
