NPD Procurement Buyer

Quanex; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension match up to 7%

4 x Salary Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adopte>

Job summary

Quanex requires an NPD Procurement Specialist who will act as the key focal point for the procurement department as part of New Product Development (NPD) projects. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with Engineering to ensure component performance and validation for new products.

Join a multinational manufacturing environment; contribute to cost, quality, and schedule targets within a dynamic NPD program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, procurement or business-related discipline is desirable.
• Proven procurement experience with project execution.
• CIPS accreditation is desirable.
• Experience working in a multinational environment with a global supply base.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, evaluation and qualification for new components and finished products, including RFQ issuance and analysis; support make-or-buy analyses and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Monitor NPD milestones and requirements, tracking progress against quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Develop structured action plans to resolve projects or process bottlenecks in Procurement processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement Commodity Buyers to align operations with global sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations under guidance of Procurement Leader and Buyer.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering and suppliers to define technical requirements, performance and validation of components.

Skills

Procurement experience

Project execution experience

Supplier negotiations

Global sourcing exposure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, procurement or business-related discipline

CIPS accredited

Job description

How The Role Will Make An Impact

Quanex requires an NPD Procurement Specialist who will act as the key focal point for the procurement department as part of New Product Development (NPD) projects.

How The Role Will Make An Impact

Quanex requires an NPD Procurement Specialist who will act as the key focal point for the procurement department as part of New Product Development (NPD) projects.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead, as the operational Procurement representative, the selection, evaluation and qualification of suppliers for new components and finished products. This includes RFQ issuance and analysis—evaluating both economic competitiveness and supply chain solidity and sustainability—as well as supporting make‑or‑buy analyses and onboarding new suppliers in alignment with the corporate policies.
• Monitor NPD milestones and requirements, tracking progress against quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Develops structured action plans to resolve projects or process bottlenecks and criticalities linked to the Procurement processes.
• Collaborate closely with the Procurement Commodity Buyers to align operational activities with global sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations under the guidance and supervision of the Procurement Leader and the Buyer.
• Coordinate activities between the Engineering team and suppliers involved in product development projects, with the aim of clearly defining technical requirements, performance and final validation of components.

Key Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree is desirable in engineering, procurement or a business-related discipline.
• Proven experience of procurement experience, with previous experience in project execution.
• CIPS accredited
• Working in a multinational environment with a global supply base.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Subsidised Canteen
• Volunteering and Team Building Days

About Us

We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!

We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.

Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well‑being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.

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