NPI Logistic Buyer

Do you want to play a key role within our supply chain ? As an NPI Logistic Buyer , you ensure that our engineering and production teams have timely access to the right materials for prototypes and new product introductions . You are involved in new projects from an early stage and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help bring them to a successful outcome.

Your responsibilities:

• You determine purchasing quantities based on demand, agreements with international suppliers and internal inventory guidelines.
• You work closely with engineering, planning, warehouse and suppliers to align material requirements in a timely manner.
• You build sustainable relationships with suppliers and engage them early in new projects to reduce risks and mitigate potential issues.
• Based on the production planning, you place purchase orders and proactively follow up on orders and deliveries to ensure the timely availability of materials.
• In case of deviations (late deliveries, delayed confirmations, overdue deliveries, missing documents, payment issues, etc.), you act as a representative of the company and work together with suppliers to find solutions.
• You ensure the timely resolution of damaged goods and quality issues in collaboration with suppliers.
• You communicate design changes to suppliers and assess their impact on ongoing orders.
• You maintain an overview of multiple projects and stakeholders and independently set the right priorities.
• You are responsible for maintaining supplier master data in the ERP system, including quotations, lead times and country of origin.