NPI Buyer

About the role

The NPI Buyer at Johnson Controls procures new product components, tooling and indirect materials and supplies that meet the operation's requirements. The buyer works with established suppliers and distributors, ensuring best-price analysis arrives on time within the right lead times and minimum order quantities according to forecast, and collaborates with new suppliers to complete and sign off vendor PAPSO documents and tooling qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase materials using design engineering documentation to build samples, prototypes and pilot runs, supporting issues related to new components.
• Procure materials to meet pilot run and production start dates while keeping cost and quality, sourcing from distributors when possible and finding alternative suppliers when lead times are too long.
• Work with senior buyers and Strategic Procurement on procurement issues, and resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies and expediting orders.
• Request quotes for startup material, place purchase orders and MRO covering three months of the ramp-up, and establish blanket orders with the Senior Buyer.
• Set up new components in the MRP/ERP system and link them to the rank-1 vendor, and track material availability in a spreadsheet.
• Take part in risk management, incident and nonconformity investigations, plant safety and quality programs, and the plant training program.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience as an NPI Buyer.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team environment experience desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office.
• MRP/ERP systems.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.