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.