NPI Buyer Planner I

NIBE Element North America•Hayward, CA

11d

About The Position

The NPI Buyer/Planner position combines strategic planning expertise with procurement acumen to execute projects efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with organizational goals. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, organizational, project management and multi-tasking skills, including proactive problem solving. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between Project Managers, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and stakeholders to manage timelines, resources, and risk during the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Procurement, Planning or Project management role
Planning and purchasing experience in manufacturing required
Proficient with MS Office products & experience with ERP Systems
High level of oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

ERP experience is required, (Sage, Epicor, a plus)

Responsibilities

New Product Introduction Planning: Develop and implement detailed plans for the introduction of new products, including timelines, budget estimates, and resource allocation.
Purchasing Management: Oversee the procurement of materials and components required for new product launches, ensuring quality standards and cost-efficiency.
This role is instrumental in performing material requirements, planning and ensuring on-time delivery to customers.
Support new program launches by research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and reliability.
Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment of objectives.
Facilitate regular status meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address challenges proactively.
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to highlight achievements, challenges, and suggestions for process improvements.
Effective supplier relationship management and ownership of production execution to meet customer requirements.
The role requires a deep understanding of criticality of meeting customer deadlines
Thorough understanding of Bill of material, process flow setup and FAI (First article inspection).
Follow-up on day-to-day activities like purchasing, production, warehouse, and shipping.
Identify supply issues, flag with the appropriate owners across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and drive resolution.
Responsible for quality issues and invoice discrepancies. Development of programs to improve supplier quality and dependability, along with internal purchasing procedures.
Follow up on deliveries and expedites as needed. Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers.
Maintain accurate cost and lead time information in all systems.
Replenish inventory in a timely manner using MRP Reports and cross verify with open sales order
Analyze procurement data and NPI outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Establish files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.
Work with Manufacturing departments to ensure movement of work orders on schedule.
Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
Other responsibilities related to projects or processes will be defined by the manager.