NPI Buyer: High-Tech Hardware & Components

Vitesse Systems; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Paid safe and sick leave (48 hours)

10 paid holidays

401(k) employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Vitesse Systems, Newark, CA, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for New Product Introductions and support cross-functional teams from concept through production launch. You will coordinate material readiness, source components, and ensure supplier performance aligns with schedules.

This role requires collaboration with Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in purchasing within manufacturing, strong BOM/drawing understanding, ERP/MRP experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or NPI experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing preferred.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or CPM certification.
• Experience with prototype, low-volume, and high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of supplier development and strategic sourcing.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be able to provide documentation as required by law.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for NPI programs and engineering development projects.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and material requirements to support prototype and production builds.
• Source and procure raw materials, components, tooling, and outside processing services.
• Coordinate material readiness to meet project milestones and customer delivery requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers capable of supporting NPI requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to achieve cost and schedule objectives.
• Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Track PO status and expedite critical materials when necessary.
• Maintain accurate supplier and procurement records.
• Escalate supply chain risks and propose recovery plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Reading drawings

BOM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPSM or CPM certification

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Vitesse Systems, Newark, CA, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for New Product Introductions and support cross-functional teams from concept through production launch. You will coordinate material readiness, source components, and ensure supplier performance aligns with schedules.

This role requires collaboration with Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years in purchasing within manufacturing, strong BOM/drawing understanding, ERP/MRP experience, and a