NPI Procurement Lead: Global Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Businesslist

Malaysia

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Businesslist in Malaysia is seeking an experienced NPI Procurement Executive to manage end-to-end procurement for new product introductions, prototypes, and mass production. The role requires coordinating with engineering, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, product development, and operations to align with project milestones and budget targets.

The candidate will oversee BOM/cost analyses, supplier onboarding, ECOs, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing within manufacturing or technology settings.
Demonstrated involvement in NPI, product development, or product transfers.
Strong supplier sourcing, qualification, evaluation, negotiation, and relationship management.
Experience with engineering changes, ECOs, and supplier onboarding.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end NPI procurement activities from design to mass production.
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to meet milestones.
Coordinate transfer of new products from Australia to Malaysia ensuring readiness.
Lead sourcing and purchasing for engineering builds, prototypes, pilot runs, and production.
Conduct RFQ, supplier evaluation, onboarding, negotiation, and selection.
Perform BOM/cost analyses and supplier performance monitoring.
Identify new suppliers across APAC and maintain existing relationships.
Drive procurement risks mitigation and cost savings through strategic sourcing.
Manage procurement KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.