NPI Purchasing Leader

3 weeks ago


La Grange, United States Grayhill Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Grayhill, Inc. designs and manufacturers intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks and pushbuttons. Grayhill specializes in creating ergonomic panels and product shells that integrate various interface technologies, including displays, touch technology and motion sensing to support a range of industries including Healthcare, Automotive and Military.

With headquarters just outside of Chicago, and multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the world, Grayhill has the engineering expertise and vertical integration to deliver standard and customized solutions quickly and cost-effectively.

Are you ready to grow with us?


Summary The NPI Purchasing Leader coordinates Procurement activities New Product Introduction Projects, Transfer Projects and MRO Purchasing. This position is vital to the flow of materials for successful implementation of New Product Development projects. This position will have 1 direct report.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

  • Plan, organize, direct, and control purchasing activities related to New Product Introduction Projects, Manufacturing Site Transfer Projects, and Purchasing for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies) Items.
  • Develop and implement NPI Purchasing Processes.
  • Place Purchase Orders for tools, samples and material, to meet the needs of NPI and Transfer projects.
  • Represent Procurement on APQP Meetings.
  • Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and take necessary actions to pipeline material, and mitigate supply risks.
  • Ensure supplier performance regarding quality, price, delivery, and service metrics for assigned projects.
  • Administer the processing of Engineering Change Notices for NPI and Transfer Projects.
  • Manage and Monitor SAP Master Data setup
  • Work with Commodity Managers, Engineering, SQE and Suppliers to ensure Parts are ordered and delivered in a timely fashion and meet quality and price expectations.
  • Identify new Suppliers for categories not supported by Commodity Management.
  • Determine priorities for supplier deliveries based on manufacturing needs and supplier capabilities.
  • Manage Procurement of Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies. Ensure suppliers meet cost, service and quality expectations of the stakeholders for such items.
  • Negotiate or supervise the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Manage the maintenance of proper controls over assigned inventory items and arrange for disposal of surplus materials.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
  • Strong communication skills and competency working with internal personnel and external vendors.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in direct purchasing or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience with ERP systems

Preferred Skills/ Experience

  • Experience with SAP
  • Knowledge of Electronics or Electro Mechanical Industry
  • Management Experience

What we have to offer:

  • You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
  • Collaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games, and more...
  • Company paid holidays
  • Optional gap insurance coverages
  • Company paid disability and basic group life
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.


This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.



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