NPI & Project Buyer - Global Electronics Sourcing

Sanmina Corporation; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Mexico is seeking an experienced Project Buyer / NPI Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for line transfers and new product introductions. You will ensure material readiness, secure component supply, and drive supplier strategies to support ramp-ups.

The role requires hands-on NPI experience, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and strong English skills in a fast-paced EMS environment. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed in a related field.
• Advanced/Fluent English.
• Proven purchasing/sourcing/supply chain experience in High-Mix environments.
• Background in Metal-Mechanic/Automotive-Industrial/Electronics industries.
• Hands-on NPI, line duplication, or transfer experience.
• Strong APQP/PPAP understanding for component approvals.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and supplier quality systems.
• Familiarity with Incoterms and international logistics.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and BOM structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing for line transfers and new manufacturing projects.
• Analyze BOMs and drawings to identify suppliers, lead times, MOQs, and critical components.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotes, negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times; onboard suppliers.
• Manage POs, CTB tracking, shortages, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate inventory buffer strategies and pre-buys with planning teams.
• Monitor bottlenecks, mitigate cost variances, and control E&O risk.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on APQP/PPAP milestones.
• Track milestones and raise delivery or capacity risks with action items.

Skills

Advanced English

NPI experience

Sourcing

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

International logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Industrial Eng, Business Admin, Intl Trade)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Sanmina Corporation in Mexico is seeking an experienced Project Buyer / NPI Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for line transfers and new product introductions. You will ensure material readiness, secure component supply, and drive supplier strategies to support ramp-ups.

The role requires hands-on NPI experience, APQP/PPAP knowledge, and strong English skills in a fast-paced EMS environment. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations is essential.