NPI Sourcing Specialist
Core
Execute procurement and sourcing activities for new parts and materials within New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to ensure timely availability for development builds and product launches.
Role type
NPI Sourcing Specialist
Builds
Prototype, pilot, and launch builds for scientific and industrial products
Domain
Life Sciences / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RFQ management, supplier quotation analysis, price negotiation, purchase order management, supplier selection, cost analysis, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS, Prop 65), ERP/PLM data management
Preferred skills
Higher-Level Assemblies (HLAs) sourcing, Contract Manufacturer (CM) coordination, first article approval processes (PPAP/EMPB/FAI), international supplier management, category management models, SAP proficiency
Technologies
SAP, ERP, PLM
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing and purchasing for new parts; prepare and manage RFQs and analyze supplier quotations; negotiate prices, delivery terms, and commercial conditions; create and manage purchase orders for prototype and launch builds; select suppliers from approved lists and evaluate new supplier capability; perform cost analysis and support design-to-cost activities; monitor supply, cost, and timing risks; support suppliers through first article and qualification processes; execute structured handover of approved parts and documentation to sustaining procurement teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC