Sr Buyer

Fox Factory; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Factory is seeking a Senior NPI Buyer to establish supply chains for new product development within the PVG Sourcing Team. You will own supplier selection, prototyping, and support production builds while aligning with development schedules.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, testing, manufacturing, and planning. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of Tier 1 Automotive purchasing and material control experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or engineering is required.
• Experience with ERP/BOM systems and supplier cost management.

Responsibilities

• Sr. NPI Buyer for Sourcing; manage project material costs and changes.
• Lead supplier quoting, selection, and issue special builds POs within budget and margin targets.
• Lead Cross Functional Team project reviews at each phase.
• Execute and communicate engineering prototype and developmental demands.
• Ensure project status is communicated to stakeholders across Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Planning, and Sourcing.
• Track supplier communication, cost, and schedules through BOM reviews and cost-down activities.
• Manage transition of parts from development to production buyers/procurement.
• Facilitate DFM reviews between project teams and suppliers.

Skills

ERP/BOM systems

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier cost management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering

Tools

Oracle

Job description

What We Do
FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.

Why you should join us Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

Position Summary: The Sr NPI Buyer is responsible for establishing the supply chain for the development of new products as part of the Powered Vehicle Group (PVG) Sourcing Team to support our Tier 1 OEM automotive customers. The candidate is responsible for supplier choice, prototyping, and supporting production builds, while adhering to the development schedule. Must be able to manage projects and coordinate with teams within a matrixed organization.

This role has responsibility for executing the designs of the engineering team by taking ownership of product cost, manufacturability, and delivery. We run a fast paced and fun environment. The successful candidate will have strong organization and communication skills, along with a sound judgment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Sr. NPI Buyer for Sourcing; managing and monitoring all project material cost impacts and changes
• Conduct supplier quoting, selection, and issue special builds POs considering project scope, budget, and margin targets.
• Lead Cross Functional Team project reviews at each phase.
• Execute and communicate engineering prototype and developmental demands.
• Ensure project status is openly communicated to all stakeholders, while working directly with Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Planning, Document Control, Quality Control, Purchasing, and Sourcing.
• Track supplier communication, cost, and schedules through product BOM reviews and BOM cost down activities.
• Manage transition of parts from development to production Buyers / procurement.
• Facilitate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews between the Project Teams and Suppliers, to identify opportunities with regards to part design and supplier processes.
• Initiates the onboarding process for new Suppliers and ensures all appropriate system set-up is complete.
• Up to 10% domestic travel within the manufacturing locations (Georgia & California location)

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and prioritization skills required.
• Familiarity with ERP and BOM systems.
• Ability to operate as a Project Lead across multiple projects and with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to build consensus and drive decision making with expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams to accomplish objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle knowledge is a plus.
• Have experience at manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Project management or supply chain experience Strongly preferred.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or engineering.

Experience:

• Required 5+ years of progressively Tier 1 Automotive purchasing and material control experience, with program buying experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office environment
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Focused period of time working on computer

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note:FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.