NPI Materials Strategist: Prototyping to Production

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking an NPI Buyer/Planner to own material readiness for new product introductions, from EVT through production handoff. You will convert IMMs BOMs into time-phased requirements, manage prototype and pilot buys, and coordinate with Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to ensure builds stay on schedule.

The role combines tactical purchasing with prototype planning and cross-functional problem solving in a fast-changing environment, with ERP/PLM tools and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in buying, planning, or materials management, with 2+ years supporting NPI.
• Experience with immature BOMs and engineering change in live builds.

Responsibilities

• Convert engineering build plans and prototype schedules into time-phased material requirements for EVT/DVT/PVT and pilot builds.
• Plan against incomplete and rapidly changing BOMs; close gaps on part numbers, revisions, quantities, and reference designators.
• Identify long-lead and single-source parts early and drive risk-buy decisions.
• Own the RFQ-to-PO cycle for prototype and pilot material and track ETAs to dock.
• Reconcile pricing, MOQs, and tooling charges; flag cost drivers ahead of production quoting.
• Own material disposition for NPI ECOs and deviations; update item master for BOMs as parts mature.

Skills

NPI/Prototype buying

Materials planning

Cross-functional coordination

ERP/MRP systems

PLM tools

Advanced Excel

SQL/BI tooling

BOM reading/interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP/Oracle/NetSuite

Arena/Enovia/PLM

Excel

SQL/BI tooling

Job description

Figure is seeking an NPI Buyer/Planner to own material readiness for new product introductions, from EVT through production handoff. You will convert IMMs BOMs into time-phased requirements, manage prototype and pilot buys, and coordinate with Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to ensure builds stay on schedule.

The role combines tactical purchasing with prototype planning and cross-functional problem solving in a fast-changing environment, with ERP/PLM tools and strong