NPI Buyer

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NPI Buyer overseeing sourcing and negotiations for aerospace components. Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to drive project success in aerospace and defense industry.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, supplier negotiation, and project management within cross-functional teams to drive successful new product introductions. Proficient in data analysis to optimize supplier relationships and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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Supplier NegotiationProcurement Strategy DevelopmentData Analysis and InterpretationProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Supplier SelectionContract NegotiationCost Reduction StrategiesUnderstanding of Component DesignBill of Materials Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam ManagementDecision-MakingStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

New Product IntroductionSupply Chain ManagementEngineering CollaborationMarket Dynamics AnalysisQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The NPI Buyer will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects by managing the sourcing process and coordinating with our suppliers, maximizing supplier involvement in concurrent engineering.
Showcase our negotiation skills and strategic thinking by driving ongoing negotiations to closure.
Source Selection: Select suppliers for new components. This involves understanding technical requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, and initiating the procurement process.
Negotiate and drive contract closure, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the final agreements.
Project Management within Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across different departments and facilitate smooth execution of new product introductions from concept to delivery.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value engineering or alternative sourcing.
Understand component design functionality, bill of materials, the manufacturing process of detailed parts, and required quality standards.
Drive suppliers to promise date upcoming development and production hardware deliveries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in administration, supply chain, engineering, or other relevant field, OR an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Strong understanding of business principles; including finance, marketing, and strategy to analyze cost structures, assess market dynamics.
Previous experience developing procurement strategies that optimize supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive new innovative processes in new product introductions that align with organizational goals.
Experience working with engineers and manufacturing resources for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities and production launch of new products.
Expert in negotiation techniques and tactics to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements with suppliers, contributing to cost savings and performance improvements.
Proficient in data analysis and interpretation. Demonstrated ability to analyze supplier performance metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize procurement processes and supplier relationships.
Strong leadership qualities, including effective communication, team management, decision-making skills, collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, and drive alignment towards NPI project objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays