NPI Senior Buyer
Core
Lead procurement activities from concept through production launch, ensuring supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, component availability, and risk mitigation.
Role type
Senior NPI Buyer (Strategic Sourcing & Launch Management)
Builds
New product components and assemblies for complex manufacturing sectors
Domain
Manufacturing (Automotive, HVAC, industrial equipment, electronics, aerospace)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Cost modeling and should-cost analysis, Contract negotiation, Supplier development, BOM analysis, Launch management methodologies, ERP/MRP systems, Risk management
Preferred skills
APQP / PPAP, Value engineering (VE) and value analysis (VA), Dual-source strategies, Geopolitical risk assessment
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Lead RFQ/RFP processes for prototype and production requirements, Assess supplier manufacturing readiness and capacity, Develop sourcing recommendations based on total cost and risk, Track tooling, PPAP approvals, and first article inspections, Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans, Support value engineering and cost reduction initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
