New Product Introduction Buyer

jci; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. seeks an NPI Buyer to lead procurement for new product development, working closely with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation from concept through production launch.

Embedded in cross-functional teams, this role drives sourcing strategy, supplier selection, quote management, launch readiness, and commercialization of new products, accelerating time-to-market

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience supporting product launches or new product development programs.
• Experience working with suppliers in technical or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate as the procurement representative on NPI program teams.
• Support product development from concept through production launch.
• Drive procurement activities through stage-gate milestones.
• Ensure sourcing timelines align with engineering and launch schedules.
• Support ECNs and product revisions throughout development.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product components and assemblies.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes for prototype and production requirements.
• Analyze supplier quotations and negotiate terms.
• Develop sourcing recommendations based on total cost, quality, risk, capacity, and technology.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

RFQ/RFP management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Education

Supply Chain Management

Business

Engineering

Operations Management

Related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer is responsible for leading procurement activities supporting the successful development and launch of new products. Acting as the primary procurement interface for Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers, the NPI Buyer ensures supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, component availability, and risk mitigation from concept through production launch.

This role is embedded within cross-functional product development teams and is accountable for sourcing strategy execution, supplier selection, quote management, launch readiness, and commercialization of new products. The NPI Buyer plays a critical role in accelerating time-to-market while achieving quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Program Leadership

• Participate as the Procurement representative on NPI program teams.
• Support product development from concept through production launch.
• Drive procurement activities through stage-gate milestones.
• Ensure sourcing timelines align with engineering and launch schedules.
• Support Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and product revisions throughout development.

Strategic Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product components and assemblies
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes for prototype and production requirements.
• Analyze supplier quotations and negotiate commercial terms
• Develop sourcing recommendations based on total cost, quality, risk, capacity, and technology considerations.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to align NPI sourcing decisions with long-term sourcing strategies.

Supplier Readiness & Launch Management

• Assess supplier manufacturing readiness and capacity.
• Coordinate supplier APQP and launch activities working closely with Supplier Development Team.
• Track tooling, PPAP approvals, first article inspections, and qualification milestones.
• Conduct supplier readiness reviews and escalation launch risks.
• Ensure suppliers can support prototype, pilot, and production volumes.

Cost Management

• Develop should-cost and target-cost analyses.
• Support value engineering (VE) and value analysis (VA) initiatives.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities early in product development.
• Track cost performance versus program targets.
• Support business case development and program financial reviews.

Risk Management

• Identify supply chain risks associated with new technologies, capacity constraints, sole-source suppliers, and geopolitical factors.
• Develop mitigation plans for launch-critical components.
• Monitor long lead-time material requirements.
• Drive dual-source strategies where appropriate.
• Escalate supply continuity risks to procurement and business leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with:

• Engineering
• Product Management
• Program Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Quality
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Planning & Logistics
• Category Management
• Finance

Key Deliverables

The NPI Buyer is accountable for:

• Sourcing plans for all assigned programs
• Supplier nomination recommendations
• RFQ completion and analysis
• Program BOM cost tracking
• Supplier launch readiness reviews
• Capacity and risk assessments
• Tooling and PPAP status tracking
• Procurement stage-gate approvals
• NPI savings and cost optimization initiatives

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Business
• Engineering
• Operations Management
• Related discipline

Experience

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or engineering experience.
• Experience supporting product launches or new product development programs.
• Experience working with suppliers in technical or manufacturing environments.
• Automotive, HVAC, industrial equipment, electronics, aerospace, or other complex manufacturing experience preferred.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.