Senior Executive Purchase (NPD)

New Product Development (NPD)

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement for NPD:

• Source and procure raw materials and components for new product development and prototyping.
• Support material re-engineering initiatives to improve product quality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.

Project Management:

• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and budgets using tools such as

  Gantt charts

  and

  project management software

  (e.g., MS Project, Asana, or Monday.com).
• Ensure alignment and smooth coordination between internal stakeholders (design, engineering, quality, and marketing) and external partners (vendors, suppliers).

Vendor Development & Coordination:

• Identify and develop new vendors to meet evolving material and quality requirements.
• Coordinate sampling, prototyping, and trial runs with suppliers to validate design and material feasibility.
• Ensure vendor compliance with quality, cost, and lead time requirements.

Process Optimization:

• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the NPD process and recommend actionable improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation including

  SOPs

  , process workflows, and best practices.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Conduct

  cost-benefit

  and

  ROI analyses

  for proposed new product ideas.
• Generate and present performance, cost, and progress reports to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within a manufacturing or NPD environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials sourcing, vendor management, and cost negotiation.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct ROI and cost analysis.

Salary Range: Rs. 4-5 LPA