Sr. Buyer, NPD

Overview

Fluidra is looking for a Sr. Buyer, New Product Development (NPD) to join our team in Carlsbad, CA
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The Sr. Buyer, NPD focuses on operational excellence in procurement and supply chain processes, ensuring timely sourcing and delivery of components for innovative swimming pool products in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is strategic, highly organized, proactive and has a strong understanding of supply chain processes and supplier management. Additionally, you will:

• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Program Management teams to understand product requirements and translate them into procurement actions.
• Act as the Supply Chain team's representative in multiple project meetings, providing input on supply-related matters as they arise.
• Source and purchase materials, components, and tooling for new product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with project timelines and specifications.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting prototype and pre-production needs. Collaborate with Sourcing team to negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Be accountable for meeting project deadlines related to the supply process, often working within lead times to accelerate schedules and ensure timely project launches.
• Partner with the Sourcing team to identify long lead-time items and initiate procurement processes outside the MRP system to maintain project timelines when required.
• Update and maintain all item attributes for new product introduction in the data integrity database, and ensure timely completion of related tasks.
• Coordinate with the Sourcing team to gather detailed information on new suppliers and negotiate terms prior to project move to execution.
• Manage the phase-in and phase-out process for products that cannibalize each other to minimize excess inventory and prevent obsolescence.
• Maintain clear communication with the operations buyer regarding project milestones and the final transition from MSL through Pilot to Launch phases.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, including RFQs, POs, payments and supplier communications related to projects.
• Support cost analysis and budgeting for NPD projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.

• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain operations, with significant exposure to NPD projects.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier development, and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Understanding of Demand Planning and Forecasting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle and Epicor.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical drawings, and the Bill of Materials analysis is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Flexible vacation
• 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!) with subsequent Fridays WFH
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events
• Generous product discounts

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands:
Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‑Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®,…