NPI Procurement Specialist

Description:

Semiconductor Equipment Industry

Join a Global Technology Leader and Shape the Future of New Product Introduction

We are seeking an experienced NPI Procurement Specialist to lead procurement from product concept through volume production and ongoing engineering support.

The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and global suppliers to shape sourcing strategy, reduce risk, and ensure production readiness.

What You'll Do

Lead Procurement Activities for New Product Introduction

·        Lead procurement and supplier engagement from early development through production ramp-up.

·        Ensure material and supplier readiness for prototypes, qualification, and manufacturing launch.

·        Represent Procurement in cross-functional project reviews and key development milestones.

·        Track procurement actions, owners, and risks to ensure timely execution against the project schedule.

·        Ensure required supplier agreements are completed before key NPI project milestones.

Develop and Manage Strategic Suppliers

·        Source, evaluate, select, and onboard suppliers for critical components, technologies, and processes.

·        Lead RFQs and build supplier partnerships that support innovation, quality, scalability, and long-term performance.

Ensure Supply Chain Readiness and Resilience

·        Identify and mitigate supply risks, including single-source exposure, long lead times, and capacity constraints.

·        Develop alternative sourcing and contingency plans for critical technologies and suppliers.

·        Strengthen business continuity and operational flexibility through proactive supply risk planning.

Enable Successful Product Ramp-Up

·        Partner with R&D and Engineering to ensure supplier readiness, implement qualification-stage changes, and transition smoothly to volume production.

Sustaining Engineering and Engineering Change Support

·        Support released products and post-release ECO/ECRs, including supplier qualification, component substitutions, redesign, and obsolescence resolution.

·        Minimize cost, quality, inventory, and availability impacts throughout the product lifecycle.

Drive Cost and Commercial Excellence

·        Lead supplier negotiations, finalize contracts, and ensure alignment with commercial, legal, quality, and operational requirements.

·        Drive cost reduction and Design-to-Cost while balancing technical requirements and supply sustainability.

What We're Looking For:

·        Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

·        5+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or NPI Purchasing within high level assembly.

·        Proven experience managing suppliers in new product development programs, preferably in semiconductor, electronics, electro-mechanical, or capital equipment.

Professional Knowledge

·        Strong knowledge of NPI, product lifecycle management, supplier qualification, sourcing, and supply risk.

·        Technical ability to interpret BOMs, engineering changes, specifications, product architectures, and manufacturing technologies.

·        Ability to assess emerging technologies and innovation opportunities that improve performance, cost, quality, and resilience.

·        ERP experience, preferably SAP, with strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.

Personal Attributes

·        Accountable, strategic, and hands-on.

·        Effective communicator who influences stakeholders and drives cross-functional outcomes.

·        Comfortable in a fast-paced, global technology environment.

Why Join Us?

Join a global technology environment where Procurement directly influences product innovation, supplier strategy, and successful production.

If you are passionate about technology, supplier strategy, and bringing new products to life, we'd love to hear from you.