NPI Purchaser: Global Sourcing for New Products

Septentrio

Heverlee

Sur place

EUR 60 000 - 90 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Septentrio in Leuven is seeking an experienced NPI Purchaser to manage end-to-end purchasing for new product introductions across PLC teams. You will ensure on-time delivery, optimal total cost of ownership, and a robust supplier base for serial production.

This role combines technical buying, negotiations, and supplier management in an international setting. You will collaborate with Engineering, Industrialization, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Management, Finance, Legal, and global

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field with proven experience in technical purchasing.
3–5 years of purchasing experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience managing purchasing activities within NPI or stage-gated product development projects.
Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes, ideally within electronics or electromechanical products.
Experience with supplier selection, RFIs/RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
Knowledge of product costing, TCO, Incoterms, and supply chain risk assessment.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office; experience with JIRA, Confluence, or PDM is a plus.

Responsabilités

Manage purchasing activities throughout the Product Life Cycle (PLC), from supplier selection to production readiness.
Lead RFIs, RFQs, quotation benchmarking, and supplier evaluations for new product developments.
Provide component cost estimates, sourcing recommendations, and purchasing expertise during development.
Ensure purchasing deliverables are completed in line with project milestones and time-to-market objectives.
Act as the primary purchasing contact between Engineering, Industrialization, Operations, and suppliers throughout new product introductions.
Manage purchase orders for prototypes, tooling, NRE, and pilot production to ensure timely material availability.
Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance during prototype and pre-production phases, driving corrective actions where needed.
Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support emerging technologies and business needs.
Support supplier audits and participate in the preparation and negotiation of supply agreements.
Plan, monitor, and report purchasing activities across multiple concurrent NPI projects.
Coordinate purchasing deliverables within Septentrio's stage-gated PLC process.
Perform cost analyses, TCO evaluations, make-versus-buy assessments, and supply chain risk analyses.
Identify opportunities to reduce component costs, lead times, inventory levels, and supply chain risks before serial production.
Maintain supplier and procurement master data for new components within SAP.
Ensure purchasing documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with company processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of sourcing strategies, purchasing processes, and supplier performance.
Stay informed about RoHS, REACH, and trade compliance regulations.