NPI Project Buyer: Strategic Sourcing

SF Partners; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to lead procurement for new product launches and ongoing manufacturing needs. You will partner with Engineering, Operations and Quality to secure cost-effective, timely components while managing supplier risk.

The role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, and project timelines to support NPI and production transitions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Buyer, Buyer, Commodity Buyer or similar within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience purchasing direct materials, components or engineered products.
• Experience supporting NPI, new product launches or engineering projects.
• Proven supplier sourcing and negotiation capability.
• Experience managing RFQs and supplier selection processes.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost reductions.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of procurement activities for new projects and product launches.
• Work closely with Engineering and Programme teams to understand upcoming material and component requirements.
• Develop sourcing plans aligned with project milestones and production launch dates.
• Manage procurement activities from initial concept and prototype stages through to production launch.
• Ensure components, samples and tooling are sourced in line with project requirements.
• Monitor project procurement timelines and escalates potential delays or supply risks.
• Support engineering changes and ensure commercial and supply chain implications are understood before implementation.
• Manage the transition of new components and suppliers into serial production.
• Ensure procurement deliverables are achieved in line with overall programme timing.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

RFQ processes

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to lead procurement for new product launches and ongoing manufacturing needs. You will partner with Engineering, Operations and Quality to secure cost-effective, timely components while managing supplier risk.

The role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, and project timelines to support NPI and production transitions.