Senior NPI Buyer

Company Overview

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Role Overview

Introduction:

This role focuses on establishing costing and sourcing strategy for new assemblies entering production. This includes finding viable partners for sourcing custom and Made-to-Print components to support electronics contract manufacturing. This may include (but is not limited to); sheet-metal assemblies, plastics, wire-harnesses, fiber optics, die-cut materials, frames and anything else required to support the many unique designs TT processes every day. In addition, this role will establish the standard costs for purchasing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) material to support new assemblies based on material strategy (best price, best lead-time, minimize excess, etc.) As a Senior NPI Buyer, you will be an active member of our supply chain team, contributing to both estimation and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities: As a Senior NPI Buyer you will be an active member of our supply chain team, contributing to both estimation and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about solving real-world sourcing challenges in highly regulated industries. 

• Establish material costing to be used for quote submittal and execute purchased for initial orders.
• Review customer prints to identify and categorize made-to-print components by sub-tier industry type
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting custom and engineered component requirements, including sheet metal, plastics, machined parts, assemblies, and other fabricated materials.
• Evaluate supply pool (both new and existing) for best-fit to support the specific need of TT and the end-customer
• Work closely with quoting and NPI (New Product Introduction) team to drive costs down
• Source/Purchase new parts related to implementation of a quote or a quote/buy.
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and Engineering to resolve technical questions, clarify specifications, and support manufacturability discussions.
• Process order placements and confirmations
• Expedite components as required to accomplish customer objectives.
• Manage vendor returns as required, working with TT and Vendor Quality teams to resolve any quality/workmanship issues as needed.
• Quoting, negotiating, and sourcing of made-to-print and COTS material as it relates to Purchase Order renewal, ongoing production, or new part numbers.
• Analysis, resolution, and recording of purchase price variances.
• Investigate and resolve reported shortages for prototypes and NPIs
• Maintain Supplier Competency Matrix and line cards in quoting software system.
• Purchase all bare printed wire boards for support of NPI, proto, and production

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with supplier quality processes, corrective action, and engineering change management
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret customer drawings as required to source custom parts
• Experience with working in ERP systems such as EFACS, SAP, Epicor, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree business, engineering, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• And 3-6 Years experience in supply chain industry (contract manufacturing preferred)
• In lieu of a degree, 5 years experience in electronics manufacturing procurement

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The Individual must be able to maintain confidentiality and have good judgment.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  A pleasant professional image is always expected. Candidate is expected to exhibit high ethical standards and promote the same within the company.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• This position is primarily sedentary and typically requires prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including speaking, hearing, and reading, to exchange information with suppliers, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to see and read computer screens, electronic devices, and printed materials, with or without corrective lenses.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching may be required in the performance of job duties.
• May occasionally be required to move or lift items weighing up to approximately 10–25 pounds, such as files, documents, or sample materials.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment, with possible limited exposure to warehouse or production settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Safety is a core responsibility of this position. Team members are expected to perform all job duties in accordance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and established procedures. This includes wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), participating in safety training, immediately reporting unsafe conditions or incidents, and stopping work when unsafe conditions exist. All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment and for actively contributing to the prevention of workplace injuries and accidents.

Location: 100 % onsite in Greater Cleveland, Ohio 

Must be a U.S. Citizen 

• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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