NPDI Buyer

Vertiv Co; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vertiv Co in Mexicali, Mexico, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage NPDI-related sourcing and supplier activities. You will act as the primary contact for materials readiness during new product launches and engineering changes, while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and PM teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing procurement, NPDI experience, and strong negotiation skills. Bilingual English/Spanish and knowledge of APQP/PPAP are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field required.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting NPDI/NPI processes.
• Experience with Oracle ERP (preferred).
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier qualification processes.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as primary procurement contact for NPDI projects, ensuring materials readiness.
• Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and support process improvements.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers for NPDI.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Create, update, and track purchase orders for prototype and production materials.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and PM teams to align timelines.
• Conduct supplier research and market analysis for sourcing strategies.
• Monitor order statuses and address discrepancies or delays.
• Support APQP activities and supplier qualification processes.
• Drive cost reduction during product development to meet target costs.
• Manage BOM procurement from prototype to production launch.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethics.
• Maintain ERP records for NPDI purchasing in Oracle.
• Participate in design reviews and provide procurement input on availability, lead times, and costs.
• Support production transfer activities, including supplier transitions and logistics.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Supplier management

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Results oriented

Continuous improvement

Should-cost modeling

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

Descripción del empleo

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for NPDI projects, ensuring materials readiness for new product launches and engineering change implementations
• Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and support process improvements related to materials transformation initiatives
• Source, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support NPDI project requirements
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost targets for new components and assemblies
• Create, update, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of prototype and production materials
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management teams to align procurement timelines with project milestones
• Conduct supplier research and market analysis to identify optimal sourcing strategies for new product components
• Monitor and follow up on order statuses with suppliers, addressing any discrepancies or delays
• Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities and supplier qualification processes
• Drive cost reduction initiatives during the product development phase to meet target costs
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) procurement activities from prototype through production launch
• Ensure compliance with Vertiv's procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Maintain accurate records in ERP systems (Oracle) for all NPDI-related purchasing activities
• Participate in design reviews and provide procurement input on component availability, lead times, and cost implications
• Support production transfer activities, including supplier transitions and logistics coordination

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement/buying, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI/NPDI) processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier qualification processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Project management experience or certificationExperience with production transfers and supplier transitions

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyze complex data and make informed sourcing decisions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Effective communication across Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
• Results Orientation – Drives projects to completion within timeline and budget constraints
• Supplier Relationship Management – Builds and maintains strong supplier partnerships
• Adaptability – Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Continuous Improvement – Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office/manufacturing environment at the Mexicali, Baja California facility
• Occasional travel to supplier sites (domestic and international) – up to 15%
• Standard work schedule with flexibility required to support project deadlines