NPI Project Buyer

About the role

The Palmer location is a $50 million business focused on the manufacturing and development of cutting-edge products serving the medical device and analytical instrumentation markets. Products include electron multipliers, filaments, syringes, pumps, and valves.

Responsibilities

• Represent Procurement within the project core team and participate in all project milestones (concept, design freeze, prototype, pilot, SOP).
• Translate project requirements (BOM, drawings, technical specs) into sourcing actions.
• Ensure supplier deliverables (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, control plans…) align with project timelines.
• Launch and manage RFQs for all new or modified components.
• Analyse quotations, build cost breakdowns, and recommend sourcing decisions.
• Ensure achievement of project cost objectives (PPV, Cost to Launch).
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, quality performance, financial stability, and project readiness.
• Drive supplier onboarding and qualification for new components and technologies.
• Support VAVE initiatives with Engineering.
• Manage procurement of prototypes and pre-series parts on time and at project budget.
• Coordinate with suppliers on tooling, capacity planning, ramp-up, and readiness for SOP.
• Maintain supplier APQP deliverables until PPAP approval.
• Monitor supplier APQP deliverables until PPAP approval.
• Manage procurement of prototypes and pre-series parts on time and at project budget.
• Coordinate with suppliers on tooling, capacity planning, ramp-up, and readiness for SOP.
• Maintain supplier APQP deliverables until PPAP approval.
• Identify risks related to suppliers, materials, lead times, and manufacturing processes.
• Build mitigation plans with suppliers and internal teams.
• Escalate issues proactively and support resolution to protect project timeline.
• Maintain project purchasing documentation (RFQ, sourcing decisions, cost tracking).
• Report status, risks, and achievements in project reviews and steering committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in Project Purchasing in an industrial environment (NPI/NPD ideally).
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
• Solid negotiation skills with suppliers (commercial + technical).
• Experience with APQP/PPAP preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally under time pressure and manage multiple workstreams.
• Analytical mindset, structured communication, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Analytical mindset.
• Structured communication.
• Stakeholder management.

Benefits

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups.
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays.
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program).
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

Pay

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Palmer, MA, with onsite presence approximately once per week and during key project milestones.