NPI Buyer
Ichor Holdings
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- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 3 days ago
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About the company
Ichor Holdings
Semiconductors · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Manage procurement activities for new product introductions from design release through production launch.
- Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support prototype, pilot, and production builds.
- Source components and identify qualified suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
- Request and evaluate supplier quotations while supporting supplier selection and onboarding activities.
- Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring material availability aligns with project milestones and manufacturing schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance, communicate delivery commitments, and proactively resolve material shortages or supply risks.
- Support engineering change orders (ECOs) by coordinating material transitions, inventory disposition, and supplier communication.
- Maintain accurate procurement data within the ERP system, including supplier information, pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments.
- Work with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings, lead time improvements, and alternate sourcing solutions.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches while maintaining high levels of customer service and responsiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), product launches, engineering projects, or prototype builds.
- Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material planning.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems for procurement and inventory management.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with a proactive, customer-focused approach.
- Experience in high-tech, semiconductor, electronics, medical device, or other complex manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change processes.
- Experience working with global suppliers and international supply chains.
- Familiarity with supplier qualification, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- APICS (ASCM), ISM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Experience supporting cross-functional product development teams from concept through commercialization.
Key skills
Supplier relationshipsSupply chainCross-functionally
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Play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept to production in a role where your work has a direct impact on every successful launch. As an NPI Buyer, you'll collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and suppliers to ensure materials are sourced, purchased, and delivered on time to support new product introductions. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you'll solve supply chain challenges, build strong supplier relationships, and play a key part in launching cutting-edge products. If you enjoy working cross-functionally, managing multiple priorities, and seeing your efforts turn into products on the manufacturing floor, we'd love to hear from you.