New Product Introduction Buyer (m/f/d)

In this NPI Buyer role, you enable successful product launches by steering procurement across the development lifecycle. You'll collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize cost, select suppliers, manage risks, and ensure timely, within-budget delivery of new products. You'll coordinate tooling and component sourcing while monitoring timing, costs, and supplier performance. This position offers the chance to shape value engineering and drive cross-functional improvements in a global manufacturing context. Competitive Salary Package Performance-Based Bonus Plans Health Insurance AD&D Insurance Development Plan Manage procurement activities for new product development and industrialization projects Support supplier sourcing, RFQs, and commercial negotiations Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams throughout project execution Drive supplier selection and evaluate sourcing options based on cost, quality, and project requirements Coordinate tooling, equipment, and component procurement activities Monitor project timing, costs, risks, and supplier performance to support launches Conduct market research and identify opportunities for cost improvement and supply optimization Lead supplier reviews and risk assessments to ensure project readiness Support value engineering and cost reduction initiatives during product development Facilitate effective communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers Contribute to process improvements and share best practices across the team Ensure smooth handover of projects into serial production and ongoing commodity management Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Operations, or a related field Experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or project management environments Experience within an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment is preferred Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Experience working with cross-functional and international teams Negotiation and supplier management experience Technical understanding of manufacturing and production processes is an advantage Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage In this NPI Buyer role, you enable successful product launches by steering procurement across the development lifecycle. You'll collaborate ...

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