The 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.
Represent Procurement on cross‐functional NPD project teams
Track procurement deliverables and support stage‐gate development activities
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
Coordinate procurement of tooling, and pre‐production materials; 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 compliance with quality, regulatory, and company standards
Ensure PPAP & APQP quality levels are adhered to via supplier selection
S. in Business, Supply Chain management, or related field
Experience: 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or business management
Experience supporting sourcing, supplier management, or project coordination
Exposure to manufacturing, new product devel