NPI Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create sourcing plans tailored to specific programs for new product introduction (NPI), retrofits, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Advise project teams on sourcing strategies and provide relevant sourcing data throughout the development process.

• Act as a procurement representative in engineering, program management activities, and regular program meetings.

• Oversee and escalate financial risks, opportunities, and potential value-engineering initiatives.

• Manage execution risks and supervise purchase-order execution by Sourcing Operations.

• Collaborate with category buyers and strategic commodity leaders regarding requirements, supplier capacity, and pricing agreements.

• Promote the use of approved vendor lists and qualified suppliers within engineering.

• Integrate aftersales and total-lifecycle considerations into sourcing decisions made during the development phase.

• Provide supplier quotes and should-cost data to aid in cost-model development and estimation.

• Handle multiple simultaneous NPI, retrofit, and procurement-related programs.

• Facilitate effective communication among engineering, program management, buyers, and suppliers.

• Identify and escalate material and supply risks, offering recommended solutions.

• Report on procurement status, risks, schedules, and cost metrics to relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in the transition from development to ongoing Sourcing Operations ownership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.

• At least 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or program/project management.

• Ideally, experience in automation, robotics, material handling, or a similar industry.

• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and program management teams during new product development.

• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, category management, and purchase order execution processes.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent programs and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills across engineering, procurement, and supplier partners.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems; experience with SAP is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client and customer locations by driving and/or flying.

• Willingness to accommodate travel of up to 10–20%.

• Flexibility to align with project meeting schedules.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability benefits

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)