About the Role
Job Description
This position is responsible for end-to-end procurement of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, from concept and design through prototype, pilot, qualification, and release to manufacturing. The Senior NPI Buyer is a driving force in shaping the future of NPI purchasing—owning material strategy, building digital ways of working, and turning ambiguity into measurable, repeatable processes. The role blends strategic sourcing influence, program execution, and automation leadership to ensure Cognex can build faster, smarter, and more reliably.
Own procurement for assigned NPI projects from early design through qualification and handover to mass production.
Engage early in product development to influence sourcing decisions,leveragingcostand lead-time analysis tools.
Convert costed BOMs into actionable purchasing plans (PBOM) for long-lead components and risk buys.
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