As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.
Purpose of the position
The Sourcing Project Buyer (NPD) is responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities within New Product Development (NPD) projects. This role ensures that supplier selection, cost optimization, and Sourcing Strategies align with the company’s innovation and product launch goals. The Sourcing Project Specialist works cross-functionally with Product Manager, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to bring new products to market efficiently and cost-effectively. The position is open to Spain, Italy and Poland.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Supplier Sourcing & Selection
1. Work with Global Sourcing Organization to coordinate data gathering and project implementation activities
2. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for NPD projects aligned with Global Category Teams (Category Managers, Sourcing specialists)
3. Coordinate RFQs (Request for Quotation) and be part, when necessary, of supplier negotiations to achieve cost and quality targets according the budget and project’s timeline
4. Work with strategic supplier for early involvement in projects
5. Ensure selected suppliers meet technical, quality, and sustainability requirements as well as alignment with the rest of the functions and priorities of the project
6. Internal key Sourcing contact for all execution activities within the project
Procurement & Cost Management
7. Support and be part on the definition of cost targets for NPD components and ensure cost competitiveness
8. Manage cost breakdown analysis (should-cost modeling, value engineering)
9. Secure cost reduction initiatives in New Product Development while maintaining quality and performance
Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
10. Communicating the project status to all relevant and appropriate stakeholders involved in or needing to know overall status
11. Specifications validation with stakeholders for project execution
12. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to align Sourcing activities with project timelines and with divisional strategies
13. Support prototype sourcing process and ensure smooth transition from development to serial production
14. Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks during NPD phases
15. Consolidating and track sourcing deliverables by respecting milestones
16. Track procurement milestones within APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and ensure supplier readiness
17. Identify needed resources for the multiple projects
18. Manage day to day operational aspect of multiple projects and their scopes.
What you’ll need to succeed
Education & Experience
19. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
20. 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or project buying within a manufacturing environment
21. Experience in NPD, Advance Product Quality Planning and Supplier Management
22. Experience in industrial manufacturing
23. Experience with Purchasing Projects
Technical & Soft Skills
24. Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills
25. Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier qualification, and risk assessment
26. Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
27. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
28. Excellent communication and stakeholder management
29. Open mindness willingness to understand and learn
30. Rigour, pragmatism and synthetic mind
31. Communication skills in English.
You will be part of
As part of a global organization, you will gain access to an extensive network and exciting development projects. At the same time, we value personal development and the close collaboration that characterizes our local operations. Cooperation, commitment, quality, and order are the guiding principles we work by. We are constantly working to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable work environment for our employees with opportunities to grow in your role and develop it further.