Senior Buyer (NPI)

Hiredly X; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiredly X in Malaysia seeks an NPI Buying Team Leader to drive strategic sourcing for new product development. You will select suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage risks to meet project timelines and budgets.

You’ll collaborate with R&D, engineering, QA, and manufacturing to ensure procurement aligns with technical requirements and ECO changes, while optimizing lead times and inventory for multiple NPI programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within manufacturing or tech projects.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Understanding of NPI procurement processes and ECO changes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for NPI materials and components.
• Negotiate costs and manage supplier risk for projects.
• Coordinate with R&D, engineering, QA and manufacturing for alignment.
• Conduct supplier market research and evaluate capabilities.
• Track procurement for NPI projects and resolve delays.
• Collaborate on ECO changes and PO supersede activities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

ERP / SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/SCM/Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Detailed Description

The NPI Buying Team Leader will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials and components required for new product development projects. This role demands a proactive approach to supplier selection, cost negotiation, and risk management to ensure project deliverables are meet within the required timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of the procurement process in a fast-paced product development environment.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Responsible on the NPI projects assigned, take accountability for all part listed in the company and resolve critical clear to build shortages.
• Daily clear to build review with planning to share material status and dial in the meeting call whenever requested by MP/PM
• Work out assessment RFQ and planning to procure materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several NPI projects
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers. Evaluate suppliers based on their capabilities, quality, cost, and delivery performance to support new product launches.
• Identify potential supply chain risks related to NPI projects and develop contingency plans to address these risks.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews to understand material specifications and technical requirements. Aligned on the ECO changes related parts for PO supersede and rework activities.
• Implement strategies to optimize the supply chain for NPI projects, focusing on lead time reduction, inventory management, and logistic efficiency.
• Manage and track the procurement process for NPI projects, ensuring timely updates and communication with stakeholders. Resolve any issues or delays in the supply chain that may impact project timelines.
• Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements. Matches material requirements and inventory turnover so as not to hold too high of a percentage of inventory at any time.
• Assist engineering and planning to work with supplier on the rework activities to reduce E&O inventory
• Works with AP to investigate and resolve issues with the payment of supplier invoices.
• Works with the Engineering Team on the SRA related issue and cascade down the information to relevant team on timely manner
• Ensure all supplier follow the shipment approval process.

Job Requirement

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of the manufacturing environment, procurement processes, inventory management, supplier management the types of materials being purchased by departments, and the engineering change process is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage complex supplier relationships.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in using procurement software, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite.
• Relevant experience with ERP / MRP especially in SAP will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Typical Experience & Education

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in procurement or buying role, with specific experience in NPI procurement in a manufacturing or technology environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.