Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‐leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a NPI/TPI Buyer Reporting to the Purchasing Manager.Direct the NPI/TPI Buyer role is responsible for leading procurement and supply chain activities related to New Product Introduction (NPI), Transfer Product Introduction (TPI), Engineering Changes (ECO), and End‐of‐Life (EOL) programs, ensuring material readiness, supplier performance, and successful product launches.This role works closely with cross‐functional teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and overall project execution while supporting customer requirements and business objectives.Typical DayEnsuring availability of parts for new products according to the required quality, delivery, and cost.Scouting and supplier selection in line with divisional and local goals and policies.Achieving continuous improvement in quality, delivery and costs of all purchased components and sub‐assemblies.Helping value engineering exercises to improve the value/cost ratios of all parts.Managing supplier relations, arranging correct documentation to ensure release of new product at each relevant milestone of the new product project.Sending out initial orders and requests for quotations (RFQ).
Maintaining the purchase price in the system and working off price differences in Baan, adjusting in time the correct purchase price in the system and keeping traceability.Being a permanent member of the Project team and assuring hold up for procurement, if needed.Evaluating supplier quotations and making agreements on pricing, delivery, quality, capacities, etc.Organizing and monitoring initial samples.Monitoring and assisting the start‐up phase of each new component or sub‐assembly.Helping and following up production,



corrective actions.Negotiating with the competent manager or department in case of quality problems.Initiating required design modifications towards suppliers.Monitoring the supply market in terms of technologies and costs.Keeping connection with suppliers and continuously improving the quality, integral cost and delivery of all parts.Managing EOL parts with buyers, looking for cost reduction possibilities, improving PPV.Being in charge of efficient communication flow about progress of every NPI/TPI/EOL/ECO related project within SC, CFT and with Customer (including Customer/Supplier visits/meetings and calls).
Coordinating and implementing ECO changes within SC in accordance to Customer specific requirements, with strong focus on ECO related cost collection and reporting.Coordinating transfers of new products in accordance with Customer specific requirements.Coordinating end‐of‐life process in accordance with Customer specific requirements, including minimizing obsolete, revaluation.Coordinating verification of new MPN/Supplier on production (First Article Inspection – FAI procedure).
Co‐ordinating preparation of material RFQ, reviewing and analysing new offers from suppliers.Controlling AMLs and maintaining T&C; for new items (collecting and maintaining data, solving discrepancies with Customer, requests for deviations to Customer, etc.).
Purchasing material status for prototypes/pilots.Managing changes in delivery status according to rescheduling rules with Customer and negotiating minimized impact for Flex excess.Solving all material discrepancies related to parts delivered for prototypes/pilots with Customer.Reading technical documentation (including 3D specifications) and having sufficient knowledge about preferred suppliers in relevant commodities.Monitoring system accuracy in daily/weekly bases – General Item data/Item supplier information, Business Partner data, Data integrity, Data validation, System set up.Experience and QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transfer Product Introduction (TPI)



processes within a manufacturing environment.Strong experience in supplier management, including supplier coordination, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.Experience working with Cross‐Functional Teams (CFTs), collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams.Ability to support product launches, production transfers, and ramp‐up activities while ensuring project milestones are achieved.Strong problem‐solving, communication, and project coordination skills.Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment.Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal), with the ability to communicate effectively.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product lifecycle management, and supply chain operations is preferred.BenefitsCompetitive Salary.Life & Medical insurance.Christmas Bonus.Food Coupons.Saving Fund.KC10 Job Category Integral Procurement & Supply Chain.Equal Opportunity EmployerFlex 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 and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‐leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people's lives.Together, let's create the extraordinary!
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