Purchase Manager -NPD

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Handle NPD purchase activities for automotive electronic components such as PCB/PCBA, displays, connectors, sensors, switches, ICs, and other electronics.
• Coordinate with R&D, Project, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams for new product development and launch.
• Float RFQs, compare quotations, negotiate prices, and finalize suppliers.
• Ensure timely availability of prototype, pilot, and production materials.
• Develop new suppliers and support localization / alternate source development.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and new project approval activities.
• Track BOM cost and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage engineering change requirements related to procurement.
• Report project and sourcing status to the HOD Electronics Purchase.

Key Skills

NPD Purchase, Electronics Procurement, Automotive Electronics, PCB / PCBA Sourcing, Semiconductor Procurement, Supplier Development, Localization, Costing & Negotiation, APQP / PPAP, BOM Analysis, RFQ Management, Program Launch Support, SAP / ERP Systems