Senior Buyer - NPI Sourcing
Core
Procure materials, components, and equipment for new product introduction (NPI), ensuring supply for production ramp-up and managing supplier strategies for new designs.
Role type
Senior Buyer (NPI Sourcing)
Builds
New product releases and production scale-up
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Robotic surgery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI/R&D purchasing, supplier development, cost modeling, BOM accuracy, second-sourcing, contract negotiation, manufacturing process knowledge (machining, molding), project management, ERP systems (SAP), Excel (advanced)
Preferred skills
Agile methodology, strategic communication, change management
Technologies
SAP, MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Windows
Responsibilities
Gather quotations and match supplier capabilities to new designs; track orders and inventory receipts; establish material requirements from engineering schedules; evaluate supplier reliability and develop new supply sources; monitor cost, schedule, and scope; create and update project material cost models; resolve delivery, performance, or cost issues; ensure BOM accuracy for production; identify potential supplier capacity issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
