NPI Sourcing Specialist I

Advanced Energy; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is a global leader in precision power and control technologies, serving semiconductor and industrial customers. We seek a procurement professional to manage RFQs, supplier strategy, and cost reductions across NPI projects.

The role collaborates with engineering and GCM teams, leveraging SAP/Oracle ERP and other systems to ensure timely, data-driven sourcing decisions and strong supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ purchasing experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience with NPI projects and manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and cost savings.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using SAP or Oracle ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFQs, cost and terms analysis and negotiation.
• Upload supplier master data to ERP and other systems.
• Collaborate with GCM on supplier identification and qualification.
• Partner with GCM on strategy and NPI sourcing alignment.
• Asset Request and tooling kickoff for projects.
• Engage early with suppliers during DFM/NPI stages.
• Drive technical discussions with design teams and suppliers for DFM.
• Support engineering samples and prototype requirements with suppliers.
• Assist cost reduction and analysis to maintain NPI competitiveness.
• System access: Oracle, SAP, PDM, SharePoint, and others.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

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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.