Senior NPI Buyer

The Company Make your mark on the future of high-growth industries with Halo Industries. Originating from Stanford University in 2014, we're pioneering a revolutionary laser technology that's redefining semiconductor material slicing. Our solution dramatically cuts waste, improves cost-effectiveness, and is fueling advancements in automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Following a significant funding round in 2024, we're now expanding our team to accelerate our journey towards volume manufacturing and strategic customer partnerships. The Opportunity The Sr. NPI Buyer/Planner is responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are aligned with NPI and production planning needs within a fast-paced startup environment. This role involves supporting supplier selection, supplier negotiations, supplier relationship development, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to enable timely New Product Introductions (NPI), operational excellence, and rapid business growth. Role and Responsibilities: Supplier Selection & Supplier Management ● Identify new sourcing opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks, and actively resolve shortage issues. ● Manage key supplier relationships to drive quality, cost, on-time delivery, and risk improvements. ● Maintain supplier performance metrics and improvement plans as needed. ● Benchmark current supply chain to ensure competitiveness on quality, cost, technology, resilience, and timing. ● Research alternate sources for supply risk mitigation. New Product Introduction (NPI) & Quality ● Work closely with scientists and engineers to understand the sourcing requirements. ● Help the NPI team ensure appropriate and timely BOM release, supplier establishment, and inventory systems to support timely New Product Introductions (NPI). ● Support Engineering in the drafting of Statement of Work documents for projects with partner firms. ● Support the Quality Assurance team in the transactional efforts for resolving Non-Conformances, SCAR, ECO implementation, and process improvements. Contract Negotiation & Procurement ● Support negotiations regarding supplier Development and Purchase Agreements. ● Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure optimal value and service levels. ● Review, analyze, and finalize quote packages from suppliers. ● Process POs and work with production teams to ensure that materials are available when needed. ● Manage blanket POs and consignment inventories and optimize inventory levels. Cross-Functional Collaboration ● Work closely with engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), operations, finance, and logistics teams. ● Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to optimize inventory management and lead times. ● Collaborate with quality, operations, and engineering teams to conduct supply chain audits, ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards and supply continuity. Cost Optimization & Process Improvement ● Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance, cost, quality, and delivery metrics. ● Implement best practices for procurement, supplier risk management, and cost-saving initiatives. ● Proliferate the effective use of our new NetSuite ERP/MRP and Arena PLM/QMS systems. ● Improve supply chain processes for overall total supply costs, service level, and quality. Basic Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. ● 5+ years of experience in planning, procurement, and supplier management in the capital equipment industry. ● Experience with strategic sourcing, legal frameworks, and negotiations. ● Experience working with ERP/MRP/PLM/QMS systems and supply chain analytics tools. Preferred Qualifications ● Supplier management and procurement experience in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment, Aerospace, Defense, or Medical equipment industries. ● Experience with NetSuite ERP/MRP and Arena PLM/QMS. ● Any relevant certifications like PMP/CSCP/PE/Lean/Six Sigma, etc. ● Excellent presentation and project management skills. ● Proven experience working with cross-functional teams within and outside of supply chain departments, including warehouse, planning, production, sales, R&D, Engineering, and Finance. ● Resourceful in preventing and resolving supply crisis situations and executing planned milestones. ● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Free Food & Snacks Stock Option Plan Short Term & Long Term Disability Base salary $85,000 - $100,000

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