Job SummaryThe Procurement Project Manager – NPD supports procurement execution and supplier engagement activities for Nidec Automations new product development. This role works closely with cross‑functional teams to help ensure material deliverables are completed on time, aligned with internal profitability targets, supplier scale, and streamlined transition to active plant manufacture. The position focuses on active coordination of procurement activities, including supplier selection, negotiation support, and critical communication throughout the product development lifecycle. Additionally, enabling successful product launches through effective supplier management, collaboration, and project support.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Represent Procurement on cross‑functional NPD project teams
- Track procurement deliverables and support stage‑gate development activities
- Maintain sourcing timelines and escape risks or delays to leadership
- Assist in coordinating supplier readiness for product launches
- Execute RFQ processes,



including collecting and analyzing supplier quotations in partnership with procurement contributors
- Assist with cost analysis and support negotiations aligned with project goals
- Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure suppliers meet critical requirements
- Lead supplier selection that execute the procurement commodity strategy
- Drive procurement cost modeling and target costing
- Own and advise bill of material (BOM) cost estimates and updates
- Contribute to tracking cost savings and cost avoidance until SOP
- Coordinate procurement of tooling, and pre‑production materials; Run off, Pre‑pilot, Pilot and SOP Material
- Track supplier deliveries to support build timelines and validation activities
- Assist in resolving supply or delivery issues during pre‑pilot and pilot and SOP activity
- Ensure activities align with internal procurement processes and NPD stage‑gate requirements, supporting procurement commodity strategy
- Support

📌 Procurement Project Manager – New Product Development (Ciudad Apodaca)
🏢 Nidec
📍 Ciudad Apodaca