NPI/TPI Buyer

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an NPI/TPI Buyer 3 to our Global Procurement & Supply Chain team.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Lead procurement activities supporting NPI, TPI, ECO, and EOL programs to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and timely execution of project milestones.
• Cook up supplier sourcing, RFQs, quotations, and negotiations while evaluating supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage engineering changes, product transfers, approved manufacturer lists (AMLs), and first article qualification activities.
• Maintain a close eye on prototype and pilot material status, resolve material discrepancies, and drive corrective actions to support successful production readiness.
• Analyze supply chain risks, identify cost reduction opportunities, improve purchase price variance (PPV), and maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within enterprise systems.

The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team

• Strong procurement, sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, materials management, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, product transfers, engineering changes, and product lifecycle management activities.
• Advanced understanding of procurement processes, supplier qualification, RFQ management, cost analysis, and supply chain operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, bills of materials, and engineering change documentation.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination abilities.
• Experience within electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or high-technology manufacturing environments is preferred.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a range of professional development opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Specific details are subject to change and may vary by location.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible to accommodate your needs and the demands of the business. We offer a variety of shift options to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

While not all qualifications are listed, the ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in procurement, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in electronics or high-technology industries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Procurement and sourcing expertise.
• Supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Technical documentation and engineering change order knowledge.
• ERP/MRP systems proficiency.
• Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.