Position Title:

Buyer (Direct Procurement/New Product Introduction Coordinator III)

Work Location:

Vacaville

CA 95688

Assignment Duration:

6 Months with opportunites for extension

Work Schedule:

Regular Office Hours Work Arrangement:

5 days/week onsite

Position Summary:

The New Product Introduction Lead is responsible for managing and coordinating all direct material activities required to support successful technology transfers and new product introductions. This role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure materials, systems, and procurement processes are established on time to support production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct procurement support and input to Supply Chain technology transfer schedules.
• Participate in Supply Chain workstream meetings and drive completion of key deliverables required for successful technology transfers.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to identify, track, and mitigate project risks.
• Partner with Global Procurement, clients, and network partners to source new raw materials and suppliers.
• Obtain pricing, establish procurement data, and ensure purchase orders are issued on time to support project timelines.
• Serve as Change Owner for new material introductions and support material-related change requests.
• Track raw material status, risks, and mitigation plans and provide updates to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and clients to establish safety stock strategies and evaluate material-related costs.
• Manage MRP activities for customer materials, coordinate shipments, and create purchase orders as needed.
• Facilitate lessons learned meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for technology transfer processes.
• Lead or support Supply Chain process improvement projects related to NPI and technology transfer activities.
• Act as a delegate for Supply Chain Technology Transfer Leads when required, including facilitating meetings and tracking project progress.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Intermediate experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or related fields.
• Experience with direct material procurement and purchasing processes, including purchase requisition to purchase order workflows.
• Experience sourcing materials, managing suppliers, and conducting competitive bid processes.
• Working knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier negotiations.
• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP in a purchasing or procurement environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

APICS CPIM

certification or equivalent MRP planning certification preferred.

• Agility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork across functions.
• Customer focus and stakeholder management.
• Results-oriented mindset with attention to quality and compliance.
• Leadership through accountability, reliability, and positive team contributions. Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
• Regular office hours.
• Office-based work environment.
• Must comply with all applicable EHS, quality, and cGMP requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under deadlines.

Additional Information (If Applicable):

Key Stakeholders:

Supply Chain Technology Transfer Leads; Program Managers; Direct Procurement, Planning, Scheduling, Master Data, and Warehouse teams; QC Direct Materials, MSAT, Supplier Quality, and EHS teams.