Sr New Product Introduction Buyer

Fox Factory, Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

FOX Factory, Inc. in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a Sr NPI Buyer to establish the supply chain for new product development within the PVG Sourcing Team. You will own supplier selection, prototyping support, and production builds while meeting development schedules.

Travel up to 40% to Georgia and California sites; collaborate with Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, Planning and Quality to optimize cost, manufacturability and delivery, requiring strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or engineering.
• At least 3 years in Tier 1 automotive purchasing or similar.
• Experience leading multi-project cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for new product development and prototype buys.
• Quote and select suppliers, issue POs, manage budgets and margins.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing for DFx reviews.
• Travel up to 40% domestically to Georgia and California sites.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

ERP experience

BOM systems

Project lead

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or 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, Industrial, and or Powersports 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 40% domestic travel within the manufacturing locations (Georgia & both California locations) and supply chain

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 3 years of progressively Tier 1 Automotive or similar 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.

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.

Compensation Range $92,324.28 - $126,945.32 The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Fox reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.