NPI Operations Administrator
Mobileye
ERP
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERPGoJavaScript
About the role
- Drive procurement and strategic sourcing efforts for new product initiatives, managing the full journey from concept and feasibility to production launch
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical components, materials and packaging for next-generation DECKED products
- Manage the end-to-end process for all NPI projects, ensuring clear requirements and responsiveness of supplier proposals
- Partner with Engineering and R&D early in the product development cycle to influence design for manufacturability and recommend optimal materials or suppliers
- Execute and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with suppliers to safeguard confidential information during sourcing and product development activities
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with NPI suppliers
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, acting as the primary commercial point of contact during product development
- Issue and manage purchase orders for first buys, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quantities, and delivery dates to support prototype builds, pre-production runs, and initial market launches
- Monitor supplier performance during prototyping, pilot builds, and initial production runs, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery expectations
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as lead time challenges, capacity constraints, and dual sourcing
- Create cost models to guide sourcing decisions
- Collaborate with Category Managers to align supplier pipelines with the product roadmap and upcoming development needs
- Ensure the smooth and documented transition of supplier relationships and contracts to the operational procurement team post-launch
- Issue Supplier Quality Assessments to validate and qualify that NPI suppliers meet DECKED’s performance, compliance, and scalability standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
- 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a strong focus on new product development or NPI environments
- Proven success in sourcing innovative components and materials, ideally in consumer products, automotive, or outdoor equipment industries
- Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams and business units
- Experience with ERP systems required (i.e. NetSuite, SAP)
- Experience in Project Management software and CAD preferred (Asana, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office)
- Ability to travel to engage suppliers as needed
