Senior Buyer / NPI Buyer Electronics

Main point of contact for Electrical Engineering, translating needs into sourcing actions with clear cost, lead-time, and availability calls

Own end-to-end tactical purchasing for R&D/prototype builds — RFQs, PO placement, expedites, delivery follow-through

Source and onboard quick-turn suppliers; negotiate pricing, NRE, and tooling for prototype quantities

Resolve shortages, allocation, and EOL components — alternates with engineering, distributor/broker channels, early risk escalation

Plan and stage material for builds, coordinating kitting and receiving with the shop floor and Quality

Support prototype-to-production transition: part qualification, FAI, capacity/lead-time confirmation, handoff to production planning and CMs

Support supplier-side EC execution — change quotes, cut-in timing, disposition of obsolete/excess material

Partner with SCM Program Managers and Commodity Managers so R&D buys land on the right supplier and terms for volume

Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data — part records, sourcing rules, lead times, pricing — and run MRP to drive buys

Keep open orders and shortage lists current; report cost, schedule, and supply risk to program teams

Resolve receiving, quality, and invoice discrepancies with AP, Quality, and suppliers

BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering, or equivalent experience

3+ years of buyer/planner experience in hardware manufacturing, ideally supporting R&D or NPI

Hands-on ERP/MRP proficiency — POs, part/planning data, running and acting on MRP

Working knowledge of electrical commodities: PCBAs, cables/harnesses, e-boxes/enclosures, connectors, passives

Comfortable reading BOMs and ECs; communicates credibly with design engineers

Highly organized and self-directed under shifting priorities

Experience with contract manufacturers

Familiarity with obsolescence/allocation markets and AVL management

Experience with a formal EC process or PLM system

Analytics/AI tool experience (dashboards, scripting) for reporting automation