Senior NPI Buyer

Salary Range: 110000 to 130000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and evaluation - Research and identify potential suppliers and evaluate their products, prices, and reliability.   
• Negotiation and contracts - Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers and manage the resulting contracts.   
• Cost management - Implement cost-control strategies, analyze costs, and identify opportunities for savings without compromising quality.   
• Supplier relationship management - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable performance and manage any issues that arise.   
• Collaboration - Work closely with internal teams like design, production, and project management to align procurement activities with project needs and timelines.   
• Process management - Manage the purchasing process, including tracking purchase orders, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.  
• Inventory Control: Monitoring stock levels, planning for future needs, and coordinating with inventory teams 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or related field. 
• Bachelor's degree.  
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.  
• Technical understanding of the materials and equipment relevant to the industry.  
• Proficiency with procurement software and tools.  
• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epicor ERP system  
• Familiarity with "3DX" more commonly known as Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform  
• Familiarity with quality standards like ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or AS9100.  
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment. 
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose. 
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good. 
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level. 
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress. 
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.