Purchasing Manager

Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager – Electronics & Mechanical (Global Sourcing)About New Page Associates (NPA)New Page Associates, Inc. (NPA) is a Boston‑based consulting and managed‑services firm that helps hardware companies improve supply chain, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing performance—from concept/NPI to mass production. We build resilient global supplier networks, assist our customers to scale production, and provide on‑demand experts for sourcing, industrialization, and operations.Role Summary:We are hiring a Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement of electronic components (active, passive, electromechanical) and mechanical parts (machined, sheet metal, plastics, cables/harnesses), and to manage relationships and performance with EMS/Contract Manufacturers (CMs) globally. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hardware procurement and supplier management experience, is fluent in global sourcing and cost analysis, and thrives in fast-moving production environments from NPI through ramp and sustaining production.Key Responsibilities:- Primary Interface: Serve as the key sourcing/customer interface, communicating clearly and credibly with executive leadership and cross‑functional staff (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality) to align sourcing strategy, escalate risks, and drive decisions.- Category Ownership – Electronics & Mechanical: Source, quote, negotiate, and award business for semiconductors, passives, connectors, PCBs/PCBA, cables, as well as machined parts, die-castings, injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, and fasteners.- EMS/CM Management: Select, onboard, and manage EMS partners (Tier 2–4) and build-to-print CMs. Own sourcing process, capacity planning, pricing agreements, consignment/VMI programs, and build schedules. Drive OTD, yield, DPPM, and cost improvements.- Global Sourcing: Develop and qualify suppliers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Balance cost, risk, lead time, ESG/compliance, and continuity of supply. Lead dual-sourcing and should-cost programs.- NPI to Production: Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to translate BOMs into purchasing strategies. Support DFM/DFA/DFX, AVL creation, ECR/ECO impacts, lead‑time modeling, and ramp readiness.Negotiation & Contracts: Lead RFx events, negotiate LTAs/MSAs, price holds, NRE/tooling, rebates, freight terms (Incoterms), payment terms, and warranty/service clauses. Establish MOQ/EOQ and buffer strategies.- Cost & Data Analytics: Build should‑costs, PPV tracking, and total landed cost models (materials, freight, tariffs/duties, brokerage, taxes). Drive COGS reduction initiatives with Engineering and suppliers.- Materials Planning: Align MRP/ERP parameters (safety stock, min/max, reorder points, lead times) and manage purchase orders, expedites/de-expedites, and reschedules to hit build plans and revenue targets.- Risk & Compliance: Monitor supply risk (AL/TL/EOL/PCN/obsolescence), manage alternates/FAI/PPAP as applicable, and ensure compliance with RoHS/REACH/PROP65, conflict minerals, export controls (EAR/ITAR where relevant), and country-of-origin/tariff requirements (incl. Section 301).- Quality & Supplier Development: Partner with SQE/QA on PPAP/FAI, COA/COC, NCR, 8D, and continuous improvement. Drive supplier corrective actions.- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Finance (cash/terms), Program Management (build plans), and Sales Ops (forecasting). Present KPIs and sourcing roadmaps to leadership.Minimum Qualifications- 5+ years of procurement experience in electronics and mechanical categories with direct EMS/CM management responsibility.- Demonstrated global sourcing experience (supplier selection and negotiations across multiple regions/time zones and cultures).- Strong RFx execution, cost/price analysis, and should‑cost modeling skills (materials, process, labor, overhead, logistics, tariffs).- Proficiency with ERP/MRP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with PLM (e.g., Arena, Agile) and BOM management.- Working knowledge of IPC, JEDEC, ISO 9001/13485 (as applicable), and manufacturing processes for PCBA and mechanical fabrication.- Experience driving corrective actions (8D, CARs, etc.).- Excellent contract negotiation skills (MSA, price holds, payment terms, NRE/tooling, consignment/VMI).- Clear, concise communicator with strong stakeholder management and vendor relationship skills.Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in NPI environments for complex electromechanical products (industrial, robotics, IoT, RF or materials).- Track record mitigating supply risk (PCN/EOL) and managing allocation/shortage markets for semiconductors and passives.- Familiarity with tariff/HTS classification, country‑of‑origin rules, and Incoterms; experience with FTZ/bonder warehouses a plus.- Knowledge of inventory optimization (Kanban, VMI, consignment, safety‑stock math) is a plus.- Data analytics for supply planning and scripting for data cleanup/automation is a plus.Tools & Systems:- Familiar with ERP/MRP (i.e. NetSuite/SAP/Oracle), PLM (i.e. Arena/Agile) systems, and having advanced Excel/Sheets skills.Education:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered. Certifications (CPSM/CSCP/CPIM) welcomed.Position & Location:Full time and Contract positions considered; Location: Remote (U.S.) or Hybrid / On‑site (Massachusetts)Work Authorization:- U.S. work authorization required.EEOWe are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.