New Product Introduction Buyer

Experience required: 3+ years Main responsibilities: New Product Introduction Buyer will be performing the following responsibilities and duties: • Manage new parts and part changes from quote to customer approval and shipment • Communicate and follow up with cross functional team to manage parts through the New Item Implementation or Product Realization stages. • Review customer documents and specifications as provided by sales, project team and the NBS team. • Place POs based on company guidelines and obtain PO approvals. • Work with Suppliers to manage Minimum Order Quantity, Lead time and Inventory. • Ensure POs are acknowledged to meet terms and conditions. Communicate any. changes associated with the project team. • Follow up /expedite to ensure on time delivery of samples and production parts • Work through issues and gaps associated with the implementation. • Coordinate with the Optimas support teams to ensure parts are received, inspected and approved for sale. Help provide phase-in/phase-out information for resource orders. • Interface with NBS team to continue to enhance sourcing effectiveness and customer implementation timelines. • Manage & lead introduction/implementation phase on new part & projects. Key Competencies: The ideal candidate should have the following competencies: Strategic Vision. Building organizational capacity. Results driven. Embrace change. Collaboration and Influence. Entrepreneurial spirit. Customer value and Market focus. Skills and Qualifications: Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word. ● Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Ability to comply with company procedures and policies. ● Excellent Communication skills - verbal and written. ● Interpersonal Skills. ● Excellent organizational skills ● Excellent time management ● Excellent Team working