Global NPI Buyer: Materials for Product Changes

Adb Safegate; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADB SAFEGATE is seeking a NPI Buyer to coordinate purchasing for product changes, including NPI and ECR, ensuring timely procurement and inventory transitions. The role reports to the Strategic Supply Chain leader in Belgium and requires close collaboration with Production Planners and project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in procurement, preferably in manufacturing or engineering environments, and strong SAP/MRP skills. English required; French or Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement experience, ideally in NPI, manufacturing, or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow up on purchase orders for materials affected by product/component changes (Samples, NPI, ECR).
• Receive and distribute sample materials and related items per project timelines.
• Manage ramp down of obsolete materials and ramp up of new materials at vendor locations.
• Monitor inventories during changes and align with Production Planners on inventory strategies.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

ADB SAFEGATE is seeking a NPI Buyer to coordinate purchasing for product changes, including NPI and ECR, ensuring timely procurement and inventory transitions. The role reports to the Strategic Supply Chain leader in Belgium and requires close collaboration with Production Planners and project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in procurement, preferably in manufacturing or engineering environments, and strong SAP/MRP skills. English required; French or Dutch a plus.