NPI Procurement Lead

Smiths Group; Vitry-sur-Seine; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an NPI Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities in new product introduction projects. The role involves ensuring seamless integration of procurement requirements into product development while managing responsibilities across cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and an ability to influence and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in procurement & operations domain preferably in the industry.
• Working experience across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsabilités

• Accountable for the delivery of the procurement requirements in all new products introduction projects.
• Manage NPI activities within procurement according to the procurement standard.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing and Aftermarket PLP leads.

Connaissances

Strong mindset to take/defend position

Analytic and problem-solving mindset

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Formation

B.Sc from Business School or Engineering School

Description du poste

The NPI Procurement Manager is in charge of overseeing procurement activities in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. This role serves as the key interface between design and development teams and the procurement function ensuring seamless integration of procurement requirements into product development. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering procurement objectives within NPI programs and will represent the NPI Lead for Procurement within the PLP Team.

The role is focused on ;

• Managing NPI programmes for procurement : Accountable for the delivery of the procurement requirements in all new products introduction projects. The role is the interface between the design and development teams and the procurement function.

Representative of the NPI Lead for Procurement within the PLP Team.

Main Responsibilities

New Product Introduction :

• Manage NPI activities within procurement according to the procurement standard and according to the PLP Process
• Ensure sourcing decision are in line with Categories Strategies manage with the SSR / SNC process
• Build close working relationships with Design Marketing Programme Product Manager and Engineering (Portfolio Innovation and Digital Team) to embed effective value stream thinking into every stage of New Product Development and to become the recognised expert in this field
• Developing / Adapting PLP Process to suit procurement development roadmap.
• Make sure Procurements interests are considered / represented in all Gate reviews.
• Set procurement targets at product and key component levels.
• Ensuring our BOM cost will be better than the target or if necessary set up a roadmap to be in line with the target
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing and Aftermarket PLP leads to ensure that programme decisions meet Operations and Service medium term and strategic objectives.
• Lead the collaboration with suppliers (through the procurement team) to create and approve individual sourcing requirements standards ahead of final part release.
• Manage NPI Reporting.

Qualifications : Required profile

Technical Knowledge and Skills :

• 5 Years of experience in procurement & operations domain preferably in the industry.
• B.S c. or . from Business School or Engineering School
• Working experience across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Strong mindset to take / defend position
• Strong motivation with ability to take initiative and drive issues
• Analytic and problem-solving mindset
• Passion for engineering and product excellence
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and other organizations
• Self-starter with ability to priorities and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic growing and developing organization

Competencies and Abilities :

• The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve effective results which drive the business forward.
• The ability to effectively influencing multi stakeholder groups.
• The ability to engage challenge and work effectively with others.
• The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally understanding their customers needs.
• Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment

Planning and Decision Making :

• Effective Cross functional collaboration will be pivotal to the success of the role

Impact and Scope :

• Ensure programme procurement are managed according to procurement standards.
• Ensure procurement is represented and heard at all stages of PLP process.

Overall responsibility for identifying and executing improvements into the PLP process that will reduce time to supply lower our risk of inventory holdings and ensure TCO is optimized

Additional Information :

We believe that the diversity of thought and backgrounds of our employees contributes to the success of the company. All applications that match the profile will be reviewed fairly regardless of color religion gender sexual orientation and identity country of origin economic situation disability age or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an open company with values based on equality and ethics where diversity is encouraged appreciated and valued.

At no point in the hiring process will Smiths Group or any of its recruitment partners request payment for participation including but not limited to interviews or tests. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying directly to job offers( Job search Smiths Careers)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

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Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1