Procurement Manager – NPI (CMD)
Core
End-to-end execution of procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring on-time material readiness and supplier integration from concept through launch.
Role type
Procurement Manager (NPI)
Builds
Prototypes, pilot builds, and production ramp-up for new products
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / New Product Introduction
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier selection and qualification, Cost analysis and should-costing, Risk identification and mitigation, Project management, ERP proficiency (SAP), Technical specification interpretation
Preferred skills
Early Supplier Involvement (ESI), Design-for-cost, Cross-functional stakeholder management
Technologies
SAP, Sourcing tools
Responsibilities
Translate product requirements into supplier capability needs, Execute sourcing strategies aligned with category management, Track and mitigate supply chain risks, Manage NPI procurement KPIs, Ensure smooth transition to serial production, Drive day-to-day alignment with R&D and Engineering
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
