NPI Sourcing Specialist I

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. is seeking a Procurement professional in Metro Manila to execute RFQs, analyze costs and negotiate terms with suppliers.

This role includes uploading vendor data to ERP systems, supporting NPI initiatives, and driving cost reductions while coordinating with GCM and design teams. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SAP or Oracle ERP.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years purchasing experience in manufacturing with exposure to NPI projects.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier contracts and achieve cost savings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFQs, cost & terms analysis and negotiation.
• Supply base vendor master information upload to ERP and/or other Business System.
• Cooperate with GCM on new supplier identification and qualification.
• Partner with GCM on strategy, and integrate it into an NPI sourcing strategy.
• Capital Asset Request application & kick-off of tooling if required.
• Early supplier involvement with new designs & NPI stages.
• Accountable to driving technical discussions with design team & supplier for DFM reviews.
• Support engineering sample and prototype requirements with suppliers and manage need by dates.
• Support cost reduction and analysis activities to sustain & maintain NPI model competitiveness.
• System access: Oracle, SAP, PDM (iPro), SharePoint, ESQR workflow tool, SNC, others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

NPI projects

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFQs, Cost & terms analysis and negotiation.


• Supply base vendor master information upload to ERP and/or other Business System.


• Cooperate with GCM on new supplier identification and qualification.


• Partner with GCM on strategy, and integrate it into an NPI sourcing strategy.


• Capital Asset Request application & kick-off of tooling if required.


• Early supplier involvement with new designs & NPI stages.


• Accountable to driving technical discussions with design team & supplier for DFM reviews.


• Support engineering sample and prototype requirements with suppliers and manage need by dates.


• Support cost reduction and analysis activities to sustain & maintain NPI model competitiveness.


• System access: Oracle, SAP, PDM (iPro), SharePoint, ESQR workflow tool, SNC, others.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent


• 3 to 5 years' purchasing experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment with exposure to NPI projects. Knowledge of supply chain risk management and mitigation strategies.


• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and cost saving achievements


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill to interact effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.


• Strong critically thinking skills and ability to navigate in situations with limited process constraints.


• A collaborative and approachable interpersonal style, with the ability to nurture key relationships and achieve consensus among internal stakeholders.


• Proficiency at using SAP or Oracle ERP system will be a benefit.


• Good PC skills - MS office.

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application in accordance with the RA No. 10173 also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.