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Sr. NPI Buyer

Santa Clara, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Manage supply chain activities from concept to commercialization for new product introductions, ensuring material availability and optimizing processes.

Role type

Senior NPI Buyer (Strategic Sourcing)

Builds

New product supply chains and material availability for commercialization

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / New Product Introduction

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, NPI purchasing, supplier capability evaluation, purchase order management, inventory planning, demand forecasting, project management, ERP systems proficiency, BOM structures knowledge, market research

Preferred skills

Supplier development, SCRM tools, supplier quality systems, regulated industry experience

Technologies

SAP, Agile, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Manage procurement of direct materials and coordinate strategic sourcing for NPI; Track and manage purchase orders and delivery commitments for product ramp-up; Evaluate and develop supplier capabilities; Monitor cost, capacity, and delivery schedules; Conduct market research to qualify suppliers; Prepare supplier scorecards and lead quoting activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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