Description

In this role, you will manage procurement for new product introduction projects, ensuring materials are available and suppliers are selected based on manufacturability and cost. Your daily responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, assessing supplier readiness, and driving continuous improvement in sourcing processes.

Requirements

• •BS degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Procurement, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field
• •7+ years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain within a regulated manufacturing environment
• •Demonstrated experience in NPI procurement, supplier selection, and ramp-to-production
• •Strong knowledge of sourcing principles, cost modelling, commercial negotiations, and supplier management
• •Track record of leading cross-functional sourcing activities within fast-paced project environments
• •Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and manufacturing processes
• •Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making
• •Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or equivalent)
• •Familiarity with controlled manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
• •Experience with NPI qualification processes including supplier qualification/PPAP
• •Understanding of TCO modeling, DFM/DFX principles and value engineering approaches
• •Experience managing supplier capability improvements and capacity expansions
• •Hybrid work environment with domestic and international supplier travel when required
• •High interaction with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Operations
• •Business fluent language skills in German and English

Tasks

• •Own procurement deliverables for assigned NPI projects
• •Ensure materials availability for prototype, validation, and pilot builds
• •Drive supplier selection for new components
• •Collaborate with Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Strategic Sourcing
• •Lead RFQ processes and cost breakdown analysis
• •Conduct TCO evaluations and commercial comparisons
• •Align supplier selection with NPI sourcing strategy
• •Represent NPI Procurement in cross-functional teams
• •Guide Engineering teams on supply market availability and manufacturability
• •Provide visibility of risks, constraints, and cost trends
• •Partner with Supplier Engineering to assess supplier capacity readiness
• •Conduct capacity assessments and mitigate constraints early
• •Support implementation of part qualification requirements
• •Define and execute cost target plans for new components
• •Conduct TCO analyses and support DFM/DFX activities
• •Support commercial negotiations for prototypes and pilot builds
• •Ensure competitiveness and cost transparency from development to production
• •Identify sourcing risks and execute mitigation plans
• •Drive supplier capability improvements for manufacturability and scalability
• •Ensure material availability for development builds
• •Maintain accurate procurement and supplier master data for NPI parts
• •Coordinate change orders and configuration updates for critical components
• •Ensure smooth handover to Production/Category Management teams
• •Lead and develop a team of two Project Buyers
• •Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes and methodologies
• •Act as escalation point within the procurement portion of NPI programs

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