Job Title: NPI Purchasing ManagerJob DescriptionAs a NPI Purchasing Manager, you will develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies for high-quality drone components focusing on Mechanical manufacturing technologies. You will support and own the development of our Supply Chain and Sourcing processes, manage and improve supplier relationships, and develop new suppliers with access to cutting-edge technologies. Your role includes developing clear technology and commodity roadmaps, liaising between supply chain and engineering for supplier and component selection, and driving price negotiation processes to ensure optimal commodity pricing. Additionally, you will work with finance and accounting to manage component pricing costs and forecasts, and identify and manage supplier performance metrics to ensure a superior supply chain.
Develop clear technology and commodity roadmaps for current and future programs. Be the liaison between supply chain and engineering for supplier and component selection during NPI and sustaining projects. Identify new high potential suppliers on a global basis.
Cultivate productive relationships with supply chain partners including vendor selection, cost, support, and product transactions. Ownership of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's and the review process and business award decisions - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented.
Drive price negotiation processes to ensure commodity pricing is best in class. Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Maintain commodity consumption forecasts and associated plans of execution. Consolidate spend across the supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends, and develop sourcing alternatives. Monitor current market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities.
Work with finance and accounting during monthly close and financial planning cycles with component pricing costs and forecasts and custom tooling investments.
Identify and manage supplier performance metrics of Supplier Technology availability and competence, Component Quality, Supply, and Cost required to ensure best in class supply chain.
Hard Skills
Experience in sourcing for Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Sub-Assemblies
Familiarity with UAV Motors and Custom Components from Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Die Casting, Metal Extrusions, Fasteners, Composites, Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding, and Precision Metal Stamping & Forming technologies
Proficiency in managing RFI's, RFP's, and RFQ's
Ability to analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives
Experience with NetSuite is beneficial but not required
Soft Skills
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent relationship management with supply chain partners
Capability to work in a team and coordinate with another Supply Chain personnel
Efficient scheduling and time management
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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