NPI Buyer/Planner

As the NPI Buyer/Planner, you own material readiness for new product introduction PCBAs and components. From early prototypes through mass production, EVT/DVT, as well as the handoff to mass production stakeholders. You sit between Engineering and the Supply Chain teams, converting and assessing immature BOMs and shifting build schedules into placed POs, committed dates, and kitted builds that land on time.

This role is equal parts tactical buying, prototype planning, and cross-functional firefighting. You will work daily with Design Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure pilot builds are clear-to-build in an environment where the design changes rapidly without notice.

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field or applicable industry experience for the role.

Experience
• 3–5 years in buying, planning, or materials management, with at least 2 years supporting NPI or prototype builds.
• Background in complex electromechanical hardware — robotics, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or consumer electronics.
• Direct experience buying against immature BOMs and managing engineering change in a live build.

Technical Skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and PLM tools (Arena, Enovia, etc).
• Advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, shortage and coverage modeling); SQL or BI tooling a plus.
• Working fluency in reading BOMs; comfortable discussing tolerances, finishes, and component specs with engineers.

Core Competencies
• High urgency and strong follow-through: you have the ability close loops without being asked twice.
• Comfort operating with incomplete information and changing priorities.
• Clear, direct communication with engineers and suppliers alike; able to translate a slipped ETA into schedule impact leadership can act on.
• Strong attention to detail on revisions, dates, and quantities – this is a role where a single missed line item stops a build.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $180,000 annually. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.