Product Introduction; NPI Executive Buyer

New Product Introduction (NPI) Executive Buyer

LOCATION:

Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT:
Supply Chain
SALARY:
Competitive

HOURS:

Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early)
About the role

As an NPI Executive Buyer at Mirus Aircraft Seating, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, execution, and delivery of new and ongoing programmes within the organisation, ensuring that our supply chain is ready to support innovation from prototype through to full production. Partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production, you will source and develop suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage the procurement of materials and components critical to programme success.

Acting as the central point of coordination, this role ensures programme milestones, timelines, and deliverables are effectively tracked and communicated across departments. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in NPI and procurement within a growing aerospace manufacturer, driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and on-time delivery in a highly regulated and innovative environment.

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.

• 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

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
• 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…