NPI Buyer

JOB SUMMARY:
The NPI Buyer, EMEA supports the successful launch of new products by leading purchasing and supplier activities throughout the New Product Introduction lifecycle. Reporting into the Global Purchasing team, this role partners with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and suppliers to deliver competitive sourcing decisions, supplier readiness, and on-time program execution across EMEA.
The NPI Buyer manages RFQ and RFI activities, analyzes supplier quotations and total cost, supports supplier selection, tracks commercial and launch deliverables, and escalates risks affecting cost, quality, timing, or supply continuity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead purchasing deliverables for assigned NPI programs from concept through launch and post-launch stabilization.

- Prepare and issue RFQs and RFIs; coordinate supplier questions and maintain sourcing timelines.

- Analyze quotations, cost breakdowns, tooling requirements, lead times, capacity, quality performance, and commercial terms.

- Develop fact-based sourcing recommendations aligned with Global Purchasing strategies and delegated approval requirements.

- Coordinate supplier readiness for prototypes, validation builds, tooling, APQP, PPAP, and production launch activities, as applicable.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical, quality, commercial, operational, and timing requirements.

- Monitor supplier milestones and escalate risks that could affect launch timing, product cost, quality, delivery, or continuity of supply.

- Support supplier negotiations covering price, tooling, payment terms, lead time, minimum order quantities, logistics, and productivity commitments.

- Identify cost-reduction, cost-avoidance, and value analysis/value engineering opportunities during product development.

- Support engineering changes, supplier transitions, and other sourcing changes throughout the product lifecycle.

- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, project status, and sourcing documentation in applicable systems.

- Support supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, risk assessments, and contingency planning.

- Prepare clear program updates, cost analyses, sourcing presentations, and decision materials for stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

- Professional experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.

- Experience supporting RFQ/RFI processes, quotation analysis, supplier negotiations, and sourcing decisions.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost structures, commercial terms, supplier capabilities, and delivery risks.

- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional, international environment.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/purchasing systems.

- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

- Preferable: Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, or project-based sourcing.

- Preferable: Experience within automotive, automotive aftermarket, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.

- Preferable: Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and supplier quality processes.

- Preferable : Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP platform.

- Preferable: Additional European language proficiency.

- Preferable: Relevant purchasing, procurement, or supply chain certification.

WE OFFER:

- Hybrid work schedule.

- 13th salary (paid in 3 installments).

- Additional 5 paid leave days per year (calculated proportionally to the period worked).

- Monthly budget to spend on Flexible Benefits Platform.

- Well-being bonus (1-time bonus after probation period).

- A medical subscription (Medicover).

- Access to the Bookster platform.

- Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

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