NPI Sourcing Lead for Launch Excellence

Johnson Controls; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Canada seeks an NPI Buyer to lead procurement activities supporting new product development and launches. You will interface with Engineering, PM, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure supplier readiness, competitive costs, and on-time delivery.

Embedded in cross-functional teams, you will execute sourcing strategy, manage RFQ/RFPs, and track PPAP and launch milestones, while developing should-cost analyses and mitigating supply risks to accelerate time-to-market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience supporting product launches or development programs.
• Experience working with suppliers in technical or manufacturing environments.
• Automotive, HVAC, industrial equipment, electronics, or complex manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for new product development through launch.
• Collaborate with Engineering, PM, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes and quote analysis.
• Track supplier readiness, APQP and PPAP milestones.
• Develop should-cost analyses and cost reduction opportunities.
• Mitigate supply risks and manage stage-gate timing.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Leadership

RFQ/RFP Processes

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Experience with APQP/PPAP

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Excel

PPAP/APQP tools

Job description

Johnson Controls in Canada seeks an NPI Buyer to lead procurement activities supporting new product development and launches. You will interface with Engineering, PM, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure supplier readiness, competitive costs, and on-time delivery.

Embedded in cross-functional teams, you will execute sourcing strategy, manage RFQ/RFPs, and track PPAP and launch milestones, while developing should-cost analyses and mitigating supply risks to accelerate time-to-market.