NPI Buyer

NPI Buyer

Growing engineering and manufacturing business requires an NPI Buyer to support the sourcing and introduction of new products into production. Applicants should have previous experience in procurement, project purchasing, strategic sourcing or technical buying, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and Operational teams, the NPI Buyer will take ownership of supplier selection, sourcing strategy and procurement activities for new products and product changes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and without disruption to operations.

Specific duties of the NPI Buyer include:

Lead procurement activities for new product introduction and product change projects.
Develop sourcing strategies to support business, engineering and supply chain objectives.
Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers capable of supporting future growth and product development.
Manage RFQs, supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
Work with Engineering teams to source new components, materials and manufacturing solutions.
Drive supplier performance in relation to cost, quality, delivery and service.
Support cost reduction and value improvement initiatives across the supply base.
Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks which could impact project delivery.
Ensure a smooth transition from product development into ongoing production.

NPI Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development or Project Buying experience.
Previous involvement in NPI, product development, engineering change or technical projects.
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
Experience sourcing technical, mechanical, electro-mechanical or manufactured components.
Ability to work effectively with Engineering and Operations stakeholders.

Experience of ERP/MRP systems and good analytical skills.
Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

This represents an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with NPI, project purchasing or technical sourcing experience to join a business where Supplier Management and Strategic Sourcing play a key role in product development, operational performance and future growth