NPI/TPI Buyer: Launch & Source for New Products

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Milpitas, CA is seeking an NPI/TPI Buyer 3 to support New Product Introductions and transfers. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will manage material readiness, supplier engagement and ensure on-time launches.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, review AMLs and first article qualification, and collaborate with engineering, program management and manufacturing to drive cost, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement, sourcing, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, materials management, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience with NPI/TPI, ECO, and EOL programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities supporting NPI, TPI, ECO, and EOL programs to ensure material availability and timely milestones.
• Coordinate supplier sourcing, RFQs, quotations, and negotiations while evaluating supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, capacity, and delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage engineering changes, AMLs, and first article qualification.
• Monitor prototype and pilot material status and drive corrective actions for production readiness.
• Analyze supply chain risks and identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining accurate supplier data in ERP systems.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

Excel

Job description

Flex in Milpitas, CA is seeking an NPI/TPI Buyer 3 to support New Product Introductions and transfers. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will manage material readiness, supplier engagement and ensure on-time launches.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, review AMLs and first article qualification, and collaborate with engineering, program management and manufacturing to drive cost, quality and delivery.