Strategic NPI Buyer & Launch Supply Chain Lead

Intuitive

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Intuitive seeks a Senior Strategic NPI Buyer in New Products Supply Chain to drive supplier selection, procurement, and ramp planning for new product introductions across R&D, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. Success requires ownership, clear decision rationale, strong supplier evaluation, risk management, and cross‑functional influence to optimize cost and delivery during product launches.

Responsibilities include tracking POs, managing delivery commitments, and coordinating with

Qualifications

Experience leading strategic sourcing for New Product Introductions.
Ability to identify risks early and justify decisions.
Strong collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Execution: Manage procurement of direct materials and strategic sourcing for NPI.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align supplier capabilities with product design and commercialization.
Inventory & Production Planning: Determine component requirements and maintain optimal inventory.
Supplier Management: Develop and optimize supplier capabilities, expand sourcing as needed.
Performance Monitoring: Track cost, capacity, and delivery for on-time material availability.
Risk & Change Management: Identify risks and mitigate using SCRM tools; manage supplier changes.
Supplier Performance & Quoting: Prepare supplier scorecards and lead quoting activities.
Market Research: Identify and qualify suppliers for various commodities and processes.