NPD Buyer — Electronics & Aerospace Sourcing

Elveo; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo in Chantilly, VA is seeking an NPD Buyer to procure parts and services that drive development builds. You will place and expedite orders for prototype and low-volume material, working closely with the NPD team and Development Engineering to keep builds moving.

The role requires experience reading BOMs and purchasing electronics or aerospace components, with strong cost control and documentation. Aerospace background is welcome but not required; electronics, automotive, or medical device

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in electronics, aerospace or other hardware development.
• Experience reading BOMs and buying electronic components, assemblies or machined parts.
• ERP/PLM skills and strong Excel.
• Strong negotiation and follow‑up.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders for NPD material and services, to the dates the NPD team needs.
• Source and qualify suppliers for prototype and low-volume buys, and find alternates when parts are scarce.
• Expedite long-lead items and chase deliveries until parts are on the bench.
• Track NPD spend against budget and report open commitments.
• Read BOMs and engineering changes, and confirm part and revision accuracy before ordering.
• Maintain supplier, part-status and pricing data in ERP/PLM.
• Coordinate receipt of NPD material with Shipping/Receiving and Receiving Inspection.
• Flag risk and cost issues early to the Supply Chain Manager NPD.

Skills

Negotiation

BOM reading

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/PLM

Excel

Job description

Elveo in Chantilly, VA is seeking an NPD Buyer to procure parts and services that drive development builds. You will place and expedite orders for prototype and low-volume material, working closely with the NPD team and Development Engineering to keep builds moving.

The role requires experience reading BOMs and purchasing electronics or aerospace components, with strong cost control and documentation. Aerospace background is welcome but not required; electronics, automotive, or medical device