NPI & Localization Purchasing Lead

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a National Product Introduction (NPI) Purchasing & Localization Team Lead to drive procurement for NPI programs and localize supply chains.

You will ensure material readiness for engineering builds, manage risks, and collaborate across Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Procurement. You will lead supplier development, negotiate terms, and develop localization strategies to strengthen resilience and cost competitiveness for strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
• Understanding of supply chain management, inventory planning, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, including Oracle and iPro.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for NPI programs from concept development through mass production.
• Ensure material readiness to support engineering builds, EVT, DVT, PVT, pilot runs, and ramp-up.
• Proactively manage shortages, long lead-time items, and supply chain risks to prevent delays.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Planning, Quality, and Commodity teams to hit milestones.
• Serve as the liaison between suppliers, manufacturing sites, internal stakeholders, and customers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and supplier terms to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Office suite

ERP systems

Oracle

iPro

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

iPro

Job description

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. in the Philippines seeks a National Product Introduction (NPI) Purchasing & Localization Team Lead to drive procurement for NPI programs and localize supply chains.

You will ensure material readiness for engineering builds, manage risks, and collaborate across Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Procurement. You will lead supplier development, negotiate terms, and develop localization strategies to strengthen resilience and cost competitiveness for strategic