NPI Buying Team Leader

Responsibilities: • Responsible on the NPI projects assigned, take accountability for all part listed in the company and resolve critical clear to build shortages. • Daily clear to build review with planning to share material status and dial in the meeting call whenever requested by MP/PM. • Work out assessment RFQ and planning to procure materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several NPI projects. • Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers. Evaluate suppliers based on their capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery performance to support new product launches. • Identify potential supply chain risks related to NPI projects and develop contingency plans to address these risks. • Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and project requirements. • Participate in design reviews to understand material specifications and technical requirements. Aligned on the ECO changes related parts for PO supersede and rework activities. • Implement strategies to optimize the supply chain for NPI projects, focusing on lead time reduction, inventory management, and logistic efficiency. • Manage and track the procurement process for NPI projects, ensuring timely updates and communication with stakeholders. Resolve any issues or delays in the supply chain that may impact project timelines. • Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements. Matches material requirements and inventory turnover so as not to hold too high of a percentage of inventory at any time. • Assist engineering and planning to work with supplier on the rework activities to reduce E&O inventory. • Works with AP to investigate and resolve issues with the payment of supplier invoices. • Works with the Engineering Team on the SRA related issue and cascade down the information to relevant team on timely manner. • Ensure all supplier follow the shipment approval process. Requirements: • Knowledge of the manufacturing environment, procurement processes, inventory management, supplier management the types of materials being purchased by departments, and the engineering change process is preferred. • Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems. • Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage complex supplier relationships. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy. • Proficient in using procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite. • Relevant experience with ERP / MRP especially in SAP will be an added advantage. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across various departments and with external partners. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in procurement or buying role, with specific experience in NPI procurement in a manufacturing or technology environment. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.