NPI Sourcing Buyer

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

📋 Description

• Issue, maintain, and expedite purchase orders for materials related to NPI, prototypes, and engineering builds.

• Monitor deliveries and proactively address delays that may jeopardize program milestones.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management throughout the NPI lifecycle to ensure the timely availability of materials and components.

• Source innovative component solutions across electronics, sheet metal, displays, cables, shielding, and PCBs.

• Identify, assess, and qualify new suppliers.

• Work with Strategic Sourcing on category strategies, pricing, and preferred supplier agreements.

• Translate BOM and specification requirements into sourcing needs in conjunction with Engineering.

• Assist in design-for-cost and design-for-supply-chain considerations.

• Retrieve and manage fabrication, Gerber, and BOM data from PLM systems for new-build sourcing and ECOs.

• Handle supplier communications, RFQs, samples, and lead-time commitments.

• Track and report on NPI procurement status, supply risks, and material readiness.

• Support production-level buying, planning, and MRO purchasing activities.

• Maintain purchase order, pricing, and delivery information in NetSuite.

• Monitor and escalate supply issues that could impact product launch schedules.

• Assist in cost-reduction, dual-sourcing, and supplier-consolidation initiatives.

• Comply with Ezurio quality and safety systems and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally within new product development or NPI programs.

• Engineering background, technical degree, or equivalent hands-on experience is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing in an OEM setting.

• Working knowledge of electronic components, sheet metal, displays, cables, shielding, PCBs, and their sourcing and manufacturing processes.

• Hands-on experience with PLM or engineering document management systems such as Arena, Agile, Up Chain, or similar.

• Experience in retrieving and managing fabrication, Gerber, and BOM data with version control.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent NPI programs and adapt to shifting priorities.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting BOMs, engineering drawings, and component specifications.

• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; NetSuite is preferred.

• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A).

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and disciplined follow-up.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in electronics manufacturing or an OEM environment.

• Experience in supporting NPI or new product development programs is preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.