Sr Manager, Purchasing (NPI)

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

The NPI Senior Purchasing Manager leads procurement activities for new product introductions, ensuring timely sourcing, supplier engagement, and cost optimization to support product launch timelines. This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions to drive procurement excellence from concept to production.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:**

1. Partner with R&D, engineering, and program management teams to understand product requirements and BOM changes.
2. Execute sourcing strategies for new components and materials aligned with NPI timelines
3. Act as the procurement lead in NPI project meetings, providing updates on sourcing status, risks, and mitigation plans.
4. Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure supplier readiness and compliance.
5. Drive cost reduction initiatives through early supplier involvement and design-to-cost strategies.
6. Assess and m...