Description:
The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and capable of working across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. You will assist in coordinating purchasing activities across multiple programmes managing costs and sourcing risk to ensure programmes are delivered on-time, to budget and with a sustainable high quality supplier base. Responsible for managing material procurement information (MPI) with precision and efficiency, and ultimately ensuring supplier performance aligns with programme requirements.
In the role of New Product Introduction Executive Buyer, you will:
- Manage procurement for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring supplier readiness from pre-production to delivery in line with programme schedules
- Plan and execute procurement activities, defining goals, work plans, and development milestones
- Ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and quality standards are met; support “Design to Cost” initiatives with suppliers and Engineering
- Source, develop, and manage suppliers capable of meeting aerospace quality, delivery, and cost requirements
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and supply agreements to secure value while protecting business interests
- Act as liaison across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless communication and execution
- Maintain accurate ERP data (BOMs, lead times, costings) and create programme tracking tools, KPIs, and gateway review presentations
- Identify, monitor, and report procurement and supply chain risks and opportunities, supporting both short-term builds and long-term strategies
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes
About you
To support Mirus on our continued journey of growth, we’re looking for someone who brings proven experience in a programmes/purchasing buyer role, a proactive approach to solving challenges, exceptional customer service delivery and excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also bring the following skills and attributes:
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience as a Project or Programmes Coordinator/NPI Executive
- Strong understanding of New Product Introduction
- Knowledge of supplier development, sourcing strategies, and cost management
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management tools and methodologies
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office (Business Central experience would be advantageous)
- Confidence in generating data-driven reports and delivering clear, concise updates to both colleagues and senior stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience working in a highly regulated engineering environment such as within aerospace or automotive sectors
- Results driven and passionate, able to be persuasive and feel comfortable challenging stakeholders yet able to maintain a professional and collaborative approach when engaging others
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and bill of materials (BOMs)
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, or AS9100 standards
Personal skills / attributes:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Ability to foster excellent relationships with internal stakeholders, working cross-functionally with engineering and project teams
- Analytical and articulate, able to communicate clearly to colleagues across the business and comfortable using data to support discussions to develop clarity