NPI Procurement Program Manager

Description

·      Lead Procurement activities from early R&D through Transfer to Production (TTP/NPI), production launch and TTP completion.

·      Partner with R&D and Engineering to evaluate and source new technologies, Electronics components, Mechanical modules, Compos Materials and top-level turnkey assemblies.

·      Develop and execute NPI Procurement plans and commodity strategies aligned with product roadmaps, budgets and program milestones.

·      Lead global suppliers selection process, including identification, evaluation and selection.

·      Lead RFQs, Commercial negotiation, Contractual process, including NDAs, Supply Agreements.

·      Drive BOM cost optimization analysis, total cost of ownership assessments, design-to-cost and make-or-buy recommendations.

·      Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal and Finance to align procurement strategies and program execution, ensuring achievement of cost, quality, delivery and supplier readiness targets.

·      Drive early supplier involvement and design-for-manufacturability reviews with Engineering and Quality.

·      Manage supplier relationships, deliverables, capacity commitments and performance.

·      Ensure material availability for prototypes and coordinate supplier qualification and first article activities.

·      Manage supply risks and business continuity plans, including long lead times, single-source dependencies, capacity constraints and obsolescence.

·      Communicate Program status, critical supply issues and mitigation plans to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

·      Maintain accurate Procurement data in ERP system and release purchase orders as required.

·      Develop innovative Procurement Processes, using AI tools.

·      Monitor market and technology trends and drive continuous improvement in Procurement processes and analytics.

Requirements

·      B.Sc. in Engineering, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent education.

·      10+ years of NPI procurement experience in global manufacturing organizations.

·      3+ years of experience in medical device industry, familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA regulation

·      Proven experience leading procurement programs from development through mass production.

·      Strong technical understanding of PCBAs, mechanical parts, compos material, cables and electromechanical assemblies, including manufacturing process and cost drivers.

·      Experience managing contract manufacturers and sourcing top-level turnkey assemblies or systems.

·      Proven expertise in commodity strategy, global sourcing, supplier selection and supplier performance management.

·      Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with demonstrated cost optimization achievements.

·      Experience TCO, BOM cost management and make-or-buy assessments.

·      Strong program management skills, including milestone planning, risk management and cross-functional coordination.

·      Ability to influence and lead global teams without direct authority.

·      Strong analytical skills, business acumen, independent decision-making and ownership.

·      Experience with Priority ERP system and AI.

·      Excellent English communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Advantages:

·      Experience in the medical device industry, Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA regulation

·      Experience with supplier qualification, manufacturing transfers and production ramp-up.

·      Experience with BI tools, procurement automation and AI applications.

·      PMP, CPSM or an equivalent professional certification.