[Hiring] NPI Sourcing Buyer @Ezurio

Role Description

With minimal supervision, the NPI Sourcing Buyer is responsible for procurement and sourcing activities that support Ezurio's new product introduction (NPI) programs. This includes:

• Issuing and managing purchase orders
• Tracking deliveries
• Expediting materials for prototype, pilot, and production-ramp builds
• Sourcing new component solutions in close partnership with the Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, and Project Management teams

The NPI Sourcing Buyer also supports production-level buying activities as capacity allows. This position is remote within the U.S. Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Issue, maintain, and expedite purchase orders for NPI materials, prototypes, and engineering builds; track deliveries and proactively resolve delays that put program milestones at risk.
• Partner with Engineering and Project Management throughout the NPI lifecycle (concept, prototype, pilot, and production ramp) to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
• Source new component solutions across commodities such as electronics, sheet metal, displays, cables, shielding, and PCBs; identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers for these solutions.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing team to align new sourcing activity with category strategies, negotiated pricing, and preferred supplier agreements.
• Work with Engineering to translate BOM and specification requirements into sourcing requirements, and support design-for-cost and design-for-supply-chain decisions during development.
• Retrieve and manage fabrication, Gerber, and BOM data from the PLM system (Arena, Agile, Up Chain, or Equivalent) to support new-build sourcing and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Manage supplier communication, RFQs, samples, and lead-time commitments for new and existing NPI parts.
• Track and report NPI procurement status, supply risks, and material readiness to Project Management and cross-functional program teams.
• Support production-level buying and planning activities (purchase orders, supplier schedules, MRP action messages) as time and priorities allow.
• Support MRO purchasing for manufacturing sites.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, pricing, and delivery data within the ERP/MRP system (NetSuite).
• Monitor and resolve supply issues that could impact new product launch schedules; escalate risks early to Engineering, Project Management, and Strategic Sourcing.
• Support cost-reduction, dual-sourcing, and supplier consolidation initiatives identified during NPI sourcing activity.
• Adhere to Ezurio quality and safety systems / safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally supporting new product development or NPI programs.
• Engineering background, technical degree, or equivalent hands-on experience strongly preferred, along with familiarity with electronics manufacturing in an OEM environment.
• Working knowledge of electronic components, sheet metal, displays, cables, shielding, and PCBs, and their sourcing and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with PLM or engineering document-management systems (Arena, Agile, Up Chain, or equivalent) for fabrication / Gerber / BOM retrieval and version control.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable working closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Strategic Sourcing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent NPI programs and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, engineering drawings, and component specifications.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and disciplined follow-up.

Education/Experience

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably within an electronics manufacturing or OEM environment.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or new product development programs preferred.