NPI Procurement Program Lead: New Product Launch

Johnson Controls; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an NPI Procurement Program Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for new product launches, interfacing with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, Category Management and Suppliers to align plans and ensure supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation from concept through production.

Embedded in cross-functional product development teams, you will govern procurement programs, drive sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and launch

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, engineering, or program management.
• Experience leading procurement workstreams for product launches or complex new product development programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with suppliers in technical or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, automotive, electronics, aerospace, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred.
• PMP, APICS, CPSM, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Procurement representative and single point of accountability on assigned NPI program teams.
• Develop and manage the integrated procurement program plan from concept through production launch and stabilization.
• Own procurement deliverables, decisions, and approvals through all stage-gate milestones.
• Align sourcing, tooling, qualification, capacity, and material-readiness timelines with engineering builds and launch schedules.
• Lead procurement coordination for Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), design revisions, and commercial impacts throughout development.
• Lead cross-functional supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and nomination for new product components and assemblies.
• Establish and drive RFQ/RFP strategies for prototype, pilot, and production requirements.
• Lead quotation analysis, cost challenge, and negotiation of terms, capacity commitments, tooling, and launch support.
• Develop and present sourcing recommendations based on total cost, quality, risk, capacity, and program needs.
• Coordinate supplier readiness for prototype through full-rate production and risk reviews.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost modeling

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

Cross-functional leadership

Launch management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an NPI Procurement Program Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for new product launches, interfacing with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, Category Management and Suppliers to align plans and ensure supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation from concept through production.

Embedded in cross-functional product development teams, you will govern procurement programs, drive sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and launch